Rob Cross, 2018 World Darts Champion, could be fined for an obscene gesture during his World Darts Championship loss to Scott Williams. Williams advances to the third round, while a record number of seeded players have been eliminated early.
Rob Cross could face disciplinary action after seemingly making an obscene gesture during his World Darts Championship loss to Scott Williams on Monday. The 2018 World Darts Champion was defeated 3-1 in the second round by Williams, joining a growing list of seeded players eliminated early in the tournament.
A record number of seeded players have already exited the competition, making Cross the 14th victim after players like Michael Smith, Dave Chisnall, Danny Noppert, Gary Anderson, James Wade, Ross Smith, Martin Schindler, Mike De Decker, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Gabriel Clemens, Gian van Veen, Ritchie Edhouse, and Raymond van Barneveld were knocked out. The incident, captured on camera by Sky Sports, may result in a fine for the 34-year-old Cross. Meanwhile, Williams will face Germany's Ricardo Pietreczko in the third round, brimming with confidence after the victory. 'It's so tough, because Rob is one of my closest friends,' Williams admitted after the match. 'Neither of us were great tonight, but Rob missed doubles and gave me a chance, so when you get given opportunities, you've got to take it. I'm always confident, regardless of who I'm playing, but I'm just looking forward to having Christmas with the family now.' Williams reached the semi-finals last year, where he was defeated by eventual champion Luke Humphries.
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