Luke Littler began his UK Open title defense with wins over Doets and Heta, advancing to face Gary Anderson in the quarter-finals.

Luke Littler began his UK Open title defense with wins over Kevin Doets and Damon Heta, showcasing high finishes, while Michael van Gerwen narrowly beat Nathan Aspinall 10-8. Luke Humphries defeated Luke Woodhouse 10-3, and Gary Anderson advanced with victories over Schindler and van Duijvenbode. Danny Noppert hit a nine-darter in a 10-4 win, and James Wade overcame Chris Dobey 10-9 before defeating Gabriel Clemens 10-2. The tournament progresses to the quarter-finals, with Littler facing Anderson in a pivotal matchup that could shape the championship’s outcome.