Overview
- Semifinal matchups are set: Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle and Gian van Veen vs Gary Anderson, with both ties scheduled for Friday evening in London.
- Littler swept Krzysztof Ratajski 5–0, hitting a 170 checkout in the opening set and finishing with a 100.04 average and 55.6% on doubles.
- Van Veen beat 2024 champion Luke Humphries 5–1 with a 105.41 average, a 55% checkout rate and a 170 finish, securing at least £200,000 and rising to world No. 3.
- Searle defeated Jonny Clayton 5–2 to reach his first World Championship semifinal, ensuring a £200,000 payday.
- Anderson ended debutant Justin Hood’s run 5–2, producing a 161 checkout, while Hood exits with £100,000 in prize money.