Overview
- Mensur Suljović beat Joe Cullen 3–1 in their World Championship second-round match despite a three-dart average of about 81.95.
- Joe Cullen continues to call Suljović’s conduct cheating, arguing the Austrian deliberately tried to influence him during the match.
- Cullen says the referee warned Suljović, and caller Kirk Bevins spoke to him about excessive celebrations and movement on stage.
- Speaking before his third-round tie, Suljović rejected any wrongdoing, called Cullen’s reaction an overreach, and said the tempo is simply his game.
- World champion Luke Littler defended Suljović’s style and said he will not alter his own rhythm as they meet in the third round tonight.