
O’Sullivan beaten by Carter at German Masters
Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers a 5-3 defeat to Ali Carter as he is knocked out of the German Masters at the second round stage.
THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 12:30

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers a 5-3 defeat to Ali Carter as he is knocked out of the German Masters at the second round stage.

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