Following criticism from the defeated Masters finalist, Ronnie O’Sullivan referred to Ali Carter as “not a nice person” and “a nightmare” to play against.
On Sunday, O’Sullivan overcame a 6-3 deficit to defeat Carter 10-7 and capture his seventh Masters championship, setting a new record.
The world champion was accused by Carter of “snotting”—that is, wiping his nose—”all over the floor” thereafter.
A representative for the World Snooker Tour stated that the entire exchange between the two players was “under review.”
The WST omitted any mention of potential consequences or a timeline.
O’Sullivan defeated Pang Junxu, a Chinese national, 4-2 on Tuesday at the Leicester World Grand Prix.
World No. 1 O’Sullivan said to ITV after winning that he will “definitely be missing a few tournaments” from now on.
To be honest, I shouldn’t have really come here, but since everything is well, I figured I would just show up. “Looking back, I should not have gone,” he continued.
“Knowing World Snooker, I’m sure they would say no to a wildcard if I were to drop off the circuit. Still, I would like to think I would obtain one.
The only thing I truly want to do is hold onto my tour card.
“I am not bothered about tournaments, it is not my favourite bit to be fair.”
O’Sullivan reacted to Carter’s remarks following the Masters final by saying, “He [Carter] has issues.” He needs to go make some changes in his life.
“He needs to go see a therapist or something.” That is not good, therefore he has to deal with that.”
Carter, 44, criticized 48-year-old O’Sullivan’s actions throughout the game and shouted out “some morons” in the Alexandra Palace crowd in London.
“It’s just disgusting, no one wants to say anything though do they?” stated Carter.
“Snotting all over the floor and all that, it’s outrageous behaviour from a top professional and if it gets swept under the carpet then it’s not good.”
