Carter wins 10-8 against Selby! After three consecutive comebacks, the substitute performed exceptionally well, and Carter hopes to face Zhao Xintong in the finals.

On August 2nd, Beijing time, the semifinals of the Snooker Shanghai Masters kicked off with great excitement. In a recently concluded key match, substitute player Carter went on a rampage, making a strong comeback from a 6-8 deficit to win four consecutive frames, ultimately defeating Selby 10-8. This victory means Carter advances to the finals, where he will compete for the championship against the winner of the match between Zhao Xintong and Kyren Wilson!

This tournament only invited the top sixteen players, but why was the 17th-ranked Carter able to participate? It was due to a stroke of luck: Mark Allen withdrew, allowing Carter the fortunate opportunity to step in as a substitute. Carter cherished this hard-won chance to compete, seemingly igniting a strong fighting spirit. He opened the first round with a powerful 6-1 victory over rising star Lei Peifan, then won four consecutive frames to eliminate Mark Williams and Xiao Guodong in dramatic fashion, fighting his way into the semifinals with remarkable resilience. Facing Selby, who had eliminated Trump, Carter's past record against Selby was unfavorable, leading many to doubt his chances before the match!

Once the match began, both players engaged in a fierce tug-of-war, with the score alternating back and forth. After reaching a tie at 6-6, Selby suddenly found his form, winning two consecutive frames to pull ahead 8-6. However, Carter did not give up and once again staged a dramatic comeback, delivering a lightning-fast four-frame streak to defeat Selby 10-8, pulling off an upset and advancing to the finals. This marks three consecutive major comebacks for Carter, showcasing his significantly improved mental fortitude; he is no longer as fragile as before!

With this victory, Carter advances to the finals, ensuring at least a second-place finish and a prize of at least £105,000—truly a windfall, almost like free money. If he can clinch the championship, he will earn £210,000 in prize money. It’s quite possible he could continue this streak and replicate Maguire's triumph in the Tour Championship!

After reaching the finals, Carter declared war on Zhao Xintong, expressing his desire to face him in the final. He recalled that Zhao Xintong retained his champion points after winning the World Championship, and Carter was quite displeased about being pushed out of the top sixteen. He certainly hopes to face Zhao Xintong and is rooting for Zhao to defeat Kyren Wilson, aiming to teach Carter a lesson in the finals. Go for it!

Written by: Sports Novel

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