The match was a tense seesaw battle, with Carter establishing a 4-2 lead thanks to solid breaks and a 103. World number two Trump, however, roared back with a stunning 129 and three consecutive frames to take a 5-4 advantage.

But Carter, ranked number 10, remained composed, coolly sinking a tense 43 clearance in the 10th frame to level the score.

He then sealed his victory with a composed 64 break in the decider.

"You have to try and hold on to these special moments. To make a clearance like that in those circumstances and in front of a crowd like that is a feather in my cap," Carter told BBC Sport.

"For all the money I looked like I was going to go 5-3 in front and I lost my composure for a couple of frames.

Mark Allen and Mark Selby face off later today in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2023 World Championship semi-final.

The winner will take on Carter in the semi-finals on Saturday evening.

Trump, aiming to join snooker legends like Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan in winning back-to-back Masters titles, was left to rue missed opportunities. 

"He played well and I struggled," Trump said.

"He should never have really had that chance. It was terrible from me.

"I had two perfect chances to win the game and I'm obviously disappointed but he deserved to win."