Gerwyn Price reaches the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay after taking a 11-5 win over Rob Cross at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The matchplay continues following the withdrawal of Cameron Menzies, who is forced to pull out through illness. With Menzies unable to compete, the tournament schedule shifts accordingly, while other players progress through their quarter-final qualification matches. Price’s victory over Cross is described as comprehensive, securing his place in the next round. The reports from both outlets agree that Price’s advancement is directly linked to the outcomes at the Winter Gardens on the day, alongside the announcement that Menzies withdraws due to illness. The same coverage also references that Vincent van Veen is among the players moving into the quarter-finals, following the disruption caused by Menzies’ health issue.