Ali Carter Makes Fourth Career 147 at the Welsh Open.At the Welsh Open in Brentwood, Ali Carter produced a moment of brilliance in his Round of 32 clash against Aaron Hill, compiling the fourth maximum break of his career.
The break came in the fourth frame, giving Carter a 3–1 lead. It was his first 147 since the 2021 UK Championship and the 227th official maximum in snooker history, as well as the 10th of the current season. The crowd rose to their feet in appreciation, recognizing not only Carter’s flawless execution but also the significance of joining the select group of players to have made four or more maximums in professional play.
This was also the first 147 of this year’s Welsh Open, earning Carter a share of the £5,000 high-break prize alongside Stephen Hill, who had compiled a maximum earlier in the tournament.
Despite Carter’s brilliance, Hill showed remarkable resilience. Refusing to be overawed, he clawed his way back into the match with a series of heavy scoring visits. From 1–3 down, he mounted a spirited comeback to take the final three frames and complete a dramatic 4–3 victory, booking his spot in the last 16.
Carter’s maximum, however, remains a shining highlight of the event, a reminder of the “Captain’s” enduring quality and ability to rise to the big occasion.
