The second quarter was always expected to be wide open, and it feels fitting that it ends with a near 50/50 matchup between the steady Jonny Clayton and the in-form Ryan Searle.

Searle is not usually associated with deep televised runs, but he has delivered an outstanding level throughout this tournament.

Searle has the edge in scoring, while Clayton brings far more experience at major events. Those strengths could cancel each other out, and this has all the makings of a long match with plenty of sets.

It is difficult not to be swept up in what Justin Hood has produced at this tournament, but here he faces Gary Anderson, who comes in off a day’s rest and in a situation he has handled countless times.

After his last three performances, there is little sign of a drop-off from the Flying Scotsman. Hood has passed every test that has come his way so far, but this may be one too far.

Krzysztof Ratajski has never beaten Luke Littler, but their meetings have been relatively close. Their last match at the UK Open ended 10-8 in legs, showing that Ratajski can stay competitive.

The Pole is playing well enough to take a set or two here, which puts his 180s line firmly in play and well within range. He looks good value to hit five or more.

Gian van Veen and Luke Humphries are neck and neck for maximum hitting. They have traded places all year in the 180s-per-leg numbers, with very little between them.

When they have met in longer format matches this season, best of 19 legs or more, it has been the Dutchman who has registered more maximums.

Despite that, Humphries is priced as the firm favourite in this market. At odds against, I am happy to side with the 10th seed.