Overview
- Wright swept Noa-Lynn van Leuven 3–0 to reach the second round at Alexandra Palace in London.
- He will face Germany’s Arno Merk on 23 December in their first career meeting.
- Merk set up the tie by defeating Belgium’s Kim Huybrechts 3–1 in the tournament’s opening match.
- Wright said he was unhappy with his level, highlighting an 83.51 average despite a 56.3% checkout rate.
- He called Merk a threat who "could ruin my Christmas" and said he needs to put the debutant under pressure.