Gerwyn Price advanced to the World Matchplay quarter-finals with an 11-5 victory over Rob Cross. Earlier, Cameron Menzies withdrew from his match against Ross Smith due to illness, resulting in Smith progressing automatically. Menzies became dizzy and fainted on stage.

Price, despite feeling his scoring game was inconsistent, took control of his match against Cross with a six-leg run. He secured the win with a double-top, promising to bring back 'the old me' if the fans accept it.

In another second-round match, Gian van Veen defeated Wessel Nijman 14-12 in a tie-break to reach the last eight. He will face James Wade, who beat Ryan Searle 11-8, in a rematch of their 2025 quarter-final. Van Veen secured his win with a crucial 148 checkout and a decisive break of throw. Wade's victory was aided by a 121 checkout and a clutch 143 finish.