Mark Cross reinforced his top spot in the HSC Open Box League Division 2 with a straight games victory over Martin Wakley. Despite a tight contest, Cross secured all three games, extending his lead to 7 points from 2 matches. Wakley, positioned fifth with 4 points, faces an uphill battle to climb the standings with three matches left. This result highlights Cross's consistent edge in their head-to-head rivalry and boosts his chances to finish strong.