Former world champion Cross bounced back after landing checkouts of 87 and 106 (T20, 14, D16) to sweep through the second set. "Marcus, as long as he keeps improving, he's going to have a good role in this team." The Premier League champion faces Krzysztof Ratajski next after the Pole continued his excellent year by ending the hopes of Rob Cross. "Well he's a work in progress, and each game he's going to get a little bit better," said Jones, of Smith.