Overview
- Defending champion Luke Littler whitewashed Krzysztof Ratajski 5-0 with a 100.04 average, 10 180s and a 170 checkout to book a semi-final against Ryan Searle.
- Littler said he wanted the Alexandra Palace crowd back on his side as early boos gave way to chants during his dominant quarter-final display.
- Gian van Veen beat Luke Humphries 5-1 with a 105.41 average, 11 180s and a 170 finish, moving to provisional world No.3 and Dutch No.1.
- The last four are set: Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle and Gary Anderson vs Gian van Veen, with both semi-finals live on Sky Sports tonight.
- Ryan Searle advanced by defeating Jonny Clayton 5-2, while Gary Anderson overcame Justin Hood 5-2 to reach the semi-finals.