Ronnie O'Sullivan admits REGRET over extraordinary X-rated 'sort your f***ing life out' rant at Ali Carter - after defeating his old rival in last year's Masters final
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Ronnie O'Sullivan put his explosive, expletive-laden rant at Ali Carter down to 'heat of the moment stuff' but admitted regret over the outburst. The seven-time world champion claimed a record eighth Masters title last January after defeating Carter 10-7 at Alexandra Palace, in a clash that preceded a fiery war of words between the two.
![[The 49-year-old won a record eighth title after defeating his old rival 10-7 at Alexandra Palace]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/06/93947865-14269681-image-a-4_1736490084622.jpg)
Carter described the crowd - very much on O'Sullivan's side - as 'morons' who 'haven't got enough brains'. He also alleged that O'Sullivan 'snotted' on the floor. The Rocket, meanwhile, ferociously hit back, saying: ''He needs to sort his f*****g life out,' said O'Sullivan. 'I'm not going to skirt around it anymore, tip-toeing on egg shells around someone like that. He's a f*****g nightmare.'.
![[O'Sullivan delivered a middle finger riposte when engaging in his extraordinary rant at Carter]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/06/93948063-14269681-image-a-8_1736490630359.jpg)
A year on, the 49-year-old has conceded that his rant was ill-advised but insisted that there is no longstanding feud between the two men. ‘It’s just heat of the moment stuff,’ said O’Sullivan. ‘If I feel like I’ve got to say something I’ll say it.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted regret over his outburst at Ali Carter after last year's Masters final. The 49-year-old won a record eighth title after defeating his old rival 10-7 at Alexandra Palace. O'Sullivan delivered a middle finger riposte when engaging in his extraordinary rant at Carter.
‘It’s nothing personal, just heat of the moment stuff. He’s entitled to say what he’s got to say, like I am. ‘Do I regret saying it? Probably. I wish I’d kept my mouth shut and been a bit more polished with my answers, a bit more diplomatic. But I’ve said what I’ve said and that’s fine.
