British Open: Ali Carter beats Mark Selby 3-0 in second round

Carter is a two-time World Championship runner-up

Ali Carter caused an upset at the British Open by beating home favourite Mark Selby in the second round in Leicester.

He will face fellow Englishman Oliver Lines, 26, in the third round at the Morningside Arena.

"It was a good performance," Carter said. "I'm really pleased."

The Colchester-born player also felt his chance to experience a first tournament victory for five years was tantalisingly close.

"I'm one of the better players in the world," added Carter. "It's a massive opportunity."

Reigning world champion Selby, 38, acknowledged he was beaten by the better player on the day.

"I thought Ali played well," he said. "He thoroughly deserved to win. I didn't feel I did that much wrong."

• Second-round results