Ali Carter avoids Tesco embarrassment by booking John Higgins Crucible clash

John Higgins facing Crucible survival scrap as four-time World Champion rocked

The Scottish hero was hit by Ali Carter barrage and trails overnight going into Monday's concluding showdown

Ali Carter avoids Tesco embarrassment by booking John Higgins Crucible clash

Two-time finalist Ali Carter is back at the Crucible (Picture: Getty Images) Ali Carter has been handed a tough test in the World Snooker Championship opening round against John Higgins, but at least he has avoided awkward conversations in the supermarket. The Captain is a two-time Crucible finalist and has been as high as number two in the world rankings, but has now slipped outside the top 16. The 46-year-old had to go to qualifying and naviga…