Ali Carter enjoyed a dominant performance at the BetVictor English Open in Brentwood, securing a 4-0 victory over Ian Burns. The win was achieved in just 74 minutes, with Carter scoring a high of 78 in the third frame. Following his impressive display on the snooker table, Carter, who is also a licensed pilot, plans to take advantage of the favorable flying conditions later today.
Carter expressed excitement about his afternoon plans, revealing he will go flying with a friend who is also a pilot. He intends to fly to Clacton, enjoy some chips, and then return. Carter remarked on the convenience of being close to home, noting that the favorable weather adds to the appeal of his flying plans.
Looking ahead, Carter will face either Essex rival Stuart Bingham or Wu Yize in the next round. Carter reminisced about his long-standing rivalry with Bingham, highlighting their history of practicing against each other since childhood. He anticipates a challenging match but remains focused on advancing to the next stage.
In other results, Hungary's 17-year-old talent Bulcsu Revesz secured a notable 4-2 win over Yuan Sijun to advance to the third round, where he will compete against former UK Champion Stephen Maguire. Additionally, David Gilbert clinched a 4-3 victory over Michael Holt, and Ricky Walden delivered a convincing 4-0 win against former Women's World Champion Mink Nutcharut.
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