Beaton after beating Cross for second consecutive year: “Knowing I'd beaten him at this stage last year was an advantage”

Beaton went on to say the experience Cross has gained in the past year on the stage makes the win even more satisfying.
"Knowing I'd beaten him at this stage last year was an advantage for me, I was determined to win again," said Beaton, who will take on Gerwyn Price in round two.

"We had a bit of banter in the practice room that the last time I beat him here he went on to become World Champion!

"It sounds strange to say it but Rob is more experienced than me at the moment, in terms of his big stage play in 2018 so that makes the win all the more satisfying."
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