Overview
- The quarterfinal lineup features Ryan Searle vs Jonny Clayton and Gary Anderson vs Justin Hood in the afternoon, with Luke Littler vs Krzysztof Ratajski opening the evening before Luke Humphries faces Gian van Veen.
- Reigning champion and world No.1 Luke Littler enters as the title favorite, having not dropped a set until the fourth round and posting 106-plus averages in his last two matches.
- Littler holds a 4-0 competitive head-to-head over Ratajski, who arrives with strong scoring and experience as he seeks a first World Championship semifinal.
- Sky Bet is offering a new-customer enhanced price of 50-1 on Littler to beat Ratajski in the quarterfinal.
- Off-oche narratives shape the night with Littler’s recent response to booing, a past gamesmanship claim against Ratajski, debate over Premier League wildcard selections after the event, and van Veen’s recent run of wins over Humphries in 2025.