Overview
- After his second-round exit, Joe Cullen told the Telegraph & Argus he still views tactics intended to influence an opponent as cheating.
- Mensur Suljović beat Cullen 3–1 despite a three-dart average of 81.95, with reports noting slow throws and prolonged celebrations.
- Cullen said the referee issued a warning during the match, and caller Kirk Bevins outlined limits on post‑leg celebrations and movement.
- Suljović denied wrongdoing in his press conference, questioning what he had done wrong.
- World champion Luke Littler publicly defended Suljović’s approach as slow play, and Suljović is scheduled to face Littler in the third round on Saturday night.