Rob Cross 'really excited' to make World Championship debut

Rob Cross has had a stunning first year in the full PDC tour after winning his tour card on the Challenge Tour last year and has had a few landmark moments such as reaching a maiden major final, first Euro Tour final and winning multiple Pro Tour events to make him number 1 in the Players Championship Order of Merit. 'Voltage' will play either Seigo Asada or Gordon Mathers who play a preliminary game in order to face the number twenty seed and Cross has spoke of his excitement of making his first appearance at the biggest tournament in darts. "I'm really excited," said Cross, a former electrician from Hastings. "Everything's been new for me this year and I've really enjoyed it, and hopefully that will be the same at the World Championship. "Everyone's told me what a fantastic tournament it is and I can't wait to experience it, but I'll be staying focused on my game too. I don't know much about my potential opponents so I'll just make sure that I get my preparation right."