Glen Durrant was the defending men 's champion after defeating Mark McGeeney in last year 's final by 6 sets to 3 .
Champion failed to defend champion 's 's title after losing to eventual champion Krzysztof Ratajski in the quarter - finals .
Glen Durrant was the defending men 's champion after defeating Mark McGeeney in last year 's final by 6 sets to 3 but he failed to defend his title after losing to eventual champion Krzysztof Ratajski in the quarter - finals .