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Mark Williams and Ali Carter reach the English Open final

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Mark Williams and Ali Carter reach the English Open final
Summary

Mark Williams and Ali Carter will compete for the English Open title at the Brentwood Centre in Essex on Sunday. Williams secured his spot in the final after recovering from a 5-1 deficit to defeat Shaun Murphy 6-5. The world number nine leveled the match in the 10th frame and clinched the victory with a 69-point break in the decider. In the other semi-final, Ali Carter advanced by defeating Ding Junhui 6-2 after winning five consecutive frames. Carter, currently ranked 25th, will re-enter the world's top 16 if he wins the title match. Neither player has previously appeared in an English Open final since the tournament began in 2016.

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Status Watch
  • •Mark Williams recovered from a 5-1 deficit to beat Shaun Murphy 6-5.
  • •Ali Carter reached the final after a 6-2 victory over Ding Junhui.
  • •The English Open final takes place at the Brentwood Centre in Essex.
  • •Ali Carter looks to return to the world's top 16 rankings with a win.
  • •Both finalists are seeking their first English Open championship.
Latest Updates
  • 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Williams to face Carter after semi-final fightback
  • 11:11 PMBBC Sport — Williams to face Carter after semi-final fightback
What they're saying
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Mark Williams pulls off a superb fightback to beat Shaun Murphy and book a spot against Ali Carter in Sunday's English Open final.

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Mark Williams pulls off a superb fightback to beat Shaun Murphy and book a spot against Ali Carter in Sunday's English Open final.

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