De Decker hit 41 for an early break. But Cross responded well breaking straight back for 1-1. Cross led 3-2 after the close early exchanges missing 117 for a break but De Decker couldn’t hit 74 allowing ‘Voltage’ back for 4-2.
He made it 5-2 before consolidating at 6-3 to go two away. An 89 and 146 checkout saw Cross seal a masterful conclusion as he eased to victory.
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⚡️ CLASSY CROSS SEALS PC11 SUCCESS! 🏆
Rob Cross clinches the title at Players Championship 11 in incredible fashion, taking out a HUGE 146 finish to secure a dominant 8-3 victory over Mike De Decker in the final!