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Rob Cross Stunned by William O'Connor in World Masters

2026-06-24 · Rob Cross · Match Report

Rob Cross was stunned by William O'Connor in the World Masters darts, losing 3-1 as the Irishman fought back from 1-0 down.

What happened?

The match started well for Cross, who took the opening three legs and averaged 103.19 for the match. But O'Connor showed spirit to take control, winning five legs on the spin.

Key moment

The turning point came when O'Connor pinned a sensational 151 checkout on tops to seal a dominant performance. Cross, the world No 4, was left reeling as O'Connor dumped him out of the tournament.

Reaction

The loss will be a major setback for Cross, who was expected to make a deep run in the World Masters.

What comes next?

O'Connor will face Danny Noppert in the next round, after Noppert beat former world champion Michael Smith 3-1. The World Masters darts continues until February 2 in Milton Keynes, with the final taking place on May 29. Cross will look to bounce back from the loss, but for now, he is out of the tournament. The world No 4 had been in good form, but was unable to overcome O'Connor's strong play. The Irishman's win was a major upset, and will be a confidence booster for him as he moves forward in the tournament. As of February 1, 2025, Cross's World Masters campaign is over, after a shocking loss to O'Connor.

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