Overview
- Luke Littler swept Mensur Suljović 4–0 to reach the last 16 and is set to face either Rob Cross or Damon Heta.
- Joe Cullen reiterated that Suljović’s slow play and exuberant celebrations were deliberate interference, while officials had warned the Austrian during their match and Littler said he would not alter his own rhythm.
- Krzysztof Ratajski overturned a 1–3 set deficit to edge Wesley Plaisier 4–3 after the Dutchman missed three match darts, setting up an eighth‑final against Luke Woodhouse, who beat Andrew Gilding 4–1.
- Germany’s Ricardo Pietreczko lost 2–4 to Sweden’s Andreas Harrysson, with boos audible from the crowd and the referee addressing the audience during the match.
- No. 4 seed Stephen Bunting was eliminated 3–4 by James Hurrell, extending a run of high‑profile exits that has reshaped the tournament draw heading into the last 16.