Carter was ahead 7–6 at the beginning of the 14th frame when the referee warned spectators not to yell at the players as they were about to make a stroke.
Carter remarked, “It’s hard enough to beat him.” “But when you’ve got people shouting when you are on your shot and saying stupid things at important times because half of them haven’t got enough brains, it’s ridiculous.”
“There are some morons in the crowd,” said the 44-year-old, who was attempting to win the Masters for the first time. Really, that is simply astounding.”
In the evening session, Carter took the lead 6-3 after winning the opening frame. O’Sullivan, another Englishman, won seven of the following eight frames to win the title.
