Overview
- Defending champion Luke Littler swept Krzysztof Ratajski 5–0, hitting a 170 checkout as boos at his walk-on turned into chants during the match.
- Ryan Searle beat Jonny Clayton 5–2 to reach his first World Championship semifinal.
- Gary Anderson ended debutant Justin Hood’s run with a 5–2 win, producing a perfect checkout rate in the sixth set to reach his first semi since 2022.
- Gian van Veen stunned 2024 champion Luke Humphries 5–1 with a 105.41 average and 55% on doubles, moving up to No. 3 in the PDC Order of Merit and overtaking Michael van Gerwen as top Dutch player.
- The semifinals are Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle and Gian van Veen vs Gary Anderson on Friday at Alexandra Palace, with the final scheduled for Saturday.