Ali Carter is raring to challenge to greatest snooker player of all time and insists he is not going to be beaten 10-0.

“He’s been a big part in everyone’s career, we’ve all been around a long time, the top players,” Carter told the BBC.

“He’s obviously the greatest of all time, I’ve got ultimate respect for him as a snooker player. But what a great challenge tomorrow to play him in here. Forget everything else, what a great challenge.

“If I get beat 10-0 then, you know…but I’m not going to get beat 10-0. I’ll give it my best shot.”