Carter comeback sinks Swail

England's Ali Carter produced a brilliant fightback to win his first ranking title in the Welsh Open.

Carter trailed Northern Ireland's Joe Swail 5-2 in the afternoon session but won the next seven frames in a row to secure a 9-5 victory in Newport.

During one five-frame stretch Carter outscored Swail 476-17, clearly benefiting hugely from the interval between sessions.

"I learnt a lot from getting to the World Championship final last year but it was a really tough match," a delighted Carter told the BBC.

"Joe made it really difficult in the first session, I was pleased to come out and play well in the second session.

"At 5-2 down I just wanted to get out of the session and come back. I've been playing well for a while, it was just a mater of staying patient. I'm so pleased I've achieved my dream of winning an event.

"They say once you get the first one there are many more to come and I hope there are."

Swail, appearing in the first ranking final of his 18-year career, said: "It means a lot to reach the final.

"I was 5-2 up but let it go a wee bit, but fair play to Ali, he played brilliantly and there was not a lot I could do.

"It's a nice feeling to actually get to a final but it's disappointing and frustrating to go all the way and lose."