Luke Littler produced a stunning performance at the World Matchplay, culminating in an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall. Littler achieved perfection with a nine-darter in the opening leg, marking his second such feat against Aspinall this year. His overall average of 113.68 was the second highest in the tournament's history.

Despite Aspinall's strong play, including a 'Big Fish' checkout, Littler maintained his composure to secure the win. Littler will face Josh Rock in the quarterfinals. In another notable match, Michael van Gerwen was eliminated by Dirk van Duijvenbode in a tense 14-12 tie-break. Gary Anderson also advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Jonny Clayton.

The tournament continues with further second-round matches, featuring players like Cameron Menzies, Gerwyn Price, and Gian Van Veen.