Summary
Mensur Suljovic won against Joe Cullen in the PDC World Darts Championship, leading to Cullen accusing Suljovic of playing too slowly, which Cullen described as cheating. Suljovic denied using slow play as a tactic to disrupt and stated it was his usual game style. The championship does not have strict rules on the pace of play, but unsporting behavior is discouraged.
Key Facts
- Mensur Suljovic defeated Joe Cullen 3-1 in the PDC World Darts Championship.
- Joe Cullen criticized Suljovic's slow play, calling it similar to cheating.
- Suljovic denied intentionally playing slowly to provoke Cullen.
- The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) considers deliberate slow play as unsportsmanlike, but there is no specific timer rule.
- Cullen expressed his dissatisfaction with the slow play on social media.
- Suljovic will face Luke Littler, who plays David Davies next.
- Other match results included Rob Cross defeating Ian White 3-1 and Krzysztof Ratajski defeating Ryan Joyce 3-1.
