Robert Milkins beat Pang Junxu 10-9 in an error-strewn match at the Crucible. Pang started the evening with a 7-6 lead, but Milkins won the first two of the evening to edge in front. It took Milkins four attempts to make the telling break, but a run of 58 saw him take the 11th to move in front for the first time in the match.