Heta spoke afterwards and admitted he had to take his chances due to Devon not playing at his best.
"I'm stoked," said Heta. "I knew what I was in for but Devon didn't show up as well as he normally does and I took my chances when I got them.
"I was expecting a really tough, close game because I know how good a player Devon is.
"The 144 was very crucial and I had to take it out, and I think that crushed him a little bit because he was getting the momentum back."
The former Brisbane Darts Masters winner added: "I'm looking forward to playing James. I lost to him in the Group Stages and he's such a steady player. I could learn a lot from James but I've beaten him a couple of times and I'll try and do the same again."
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