Snooker World Championship: O’Sullivan Faces Tough Test Against Carter
The World Snooker Championship is set to continue today, with a highly anticipated match between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ali Carter. The two British players are long-time rivals, and O’Sullivan, widely regarded as one of the greatest snooker players of all time, has expressed his lack of confidence ahead of the match.
According to an interview cited by the Evening Standard, O’Sullivan revealed that he has not played a ranking event in 2025, having withdrawn from the Championship League in January. He lost four of his five matches in the competition, forfeiting his final group match after losing to Robert Milkins. The seven-time world champion has won just twice since November, with 12 losses and withdrawing from four matches since.
In his pre-match comments, O’Sullivan hinted that he is low on confidence, stating: "I took time out because my game was pretty awful, so having more time out was probably not the best idea. Ali is a really good match player, and usually plays well at the Crucible. It is kind of stacked against me, but I have to start somewhere." The Evening Standard reports that O’Sullivan took a three-month break from snooker, which may have affected his form.
Carter, chasing a seventh career ranking title, will not offer an easy return to form for O’Sullivan. As the two players prepare to face each other, fans are eager to know how to watch the match. According to the Evening Standard, the World Snooker Championship is being broadcast live and free-to-air across the BBC. Coverage of the afternoon session today begins on BBC Two at 1pm BST. The match is also being shown live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning from 2:30pm and running through to 5:30pm.
For those who prefer to watch online, O’Sullivan vs Carter will be shown in full on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Those with a TNT Sports subscription can also watch the match live online via the Discovery+ app.
The World Snooker Championship is one of the most prestigious events in the sport, and this match promises to be an exciting encounter. As O’Sullivan looks to regain his form and confidence, he will face a tough test against Carter, who is determined to claim another ranking title. The Evening Standard will provide updates on the match and the tournament as it progresses.
