Scott Williams makes Rob Cross feelings clear after rude gesture at World Darts Championship
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Scott Williams has brushed off concerns about Rob Cross's controversial gesture during their World Darts Championship second-round clash on Monday.
The world No. 37 defended his opponent after Cross made a lewd gesture towards the crowd during their match at Alexandra Palace.
"Firstly, I wasn't aware of anything. Secondly, regardless of what he did, I don't really care," Williams said after securing his victory.
The incident occurred while Cross, the 2018 world champion, was struggling during the match.
Scott Williams has brushed off concerns about Rob Cross's controversial gesture during their World Darts Championship second-round clash on Monday
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Sky Sports cameras caught Cross staring down the crowd before making a hand gesture, forming a loose grip with his right hand and raising it to his face.
The gesture, which involved moving his hand side to side while pushing his cheek out with his tongue, could potentially lead to disciplinary action from PDC chiefs.
Williams was keen to emphasise his close relationship with Cross despite the controversy.
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"We had a chat beforehand; we had a chat afterwards. I love him; he's great. Regardless, we'll see each other today, over Christmas, and in the next couple of months," he explained.
The world No. 37 added: "But it's darts; you've got to do what you've got to do, and if the other person's giving it to you, you give it back."
Williams emerged victorious in the closely-fought contest, winning 3-1 to go through.
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After losing the first set, Williams clinched three consecutive sets to secure his place in the third round against Ricardo Pietreczko.
The defeat marked another significant upset in the tournament, with Cross becoming the 14th seeded player to exit at the first hurdle.
The result continues the record-breaking start to the World Darts Championship, with nearly half of the seeded players already eliminated.
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Monday's evening session also saw Gian van Veen fall to Pietreczko, whilst Ricky Evans claimed victory over world No. 6 Dave Chisnall.
Other notable early exits from the tournament include Michael Smith, Danny Noppert and Gary Anderson.
Scott Williams beat Rob Cross 3-1 in their World Darts Championship clash on Monday
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The Alexandra Palace venue will now take a three-day break for the Christmas festivities.
Action is set to resume on Friday, with Damon Heta, Johnny Clayton and Stephen Bunting scheduled to return to the stage.
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