Masters 2024: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins but Ali Carter criticises 'some morons' in Alexandra Palace crowd

Ali Carter has criticised "some morons" in the crowd at London's Alexandra Palace during his 10-7 defeat by Ronnie O'Sullivan in Sunday's Masters final.

At the start of the 14th frame with Carter leading 7-6, the referee reminded fans not to shout out when the players were about to take a shot.

"It's hard enough to beat him," said Carter. "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."

The 44-year-old, who was trying to win the Masters for the first time, added: "There are some morons in the crowd. It is just unbelievable really."

Carter led 6-3 after winning the first frame of an evening session in which fellow Englishman O'Sullivan won seven of the next eight frames to claim the title.

Former players and BBC Sport pundits Steve Davis and John Parrott discussed the crowd at the end of the 14th frame during the coverage on BBC Two.

"It's tough for both players when you get silly comments," said Davis.

"You like support and the crowd enjoying the shots but not the stupid comments."

Carter is the world number 10 and had previously been beaten by O'Sullivan in the 2008 and 2012 World Championship finals.

Despite his defeat, Carter did knock in a 127 break in the 13th frame of the final to set the record for most centuries in the tournament, with his nine beating the record of eight which had been held by O'Sullivan.

"It's been a good week. Plenty of centuries and £100,000 in the bank - it's not bad is it?" added Carter.