Joe Cullen bashes Wessel Nijman - and the media - at Ally Pally

Joe Cullen stormed out of his post-match press conference after accusing the media of a lack of respect following a 3-0 second-round win over Wessel Nijman at the World Championship.

The 2022 Masters champion, who will face 2021 winner Gerwyn Price next, gave short answers during a tetchy on-stage interview at Alexandra Palace.

Cullen then vented his frustration at reporters backstage before departing prematurely.

The 35-year-old, who referenced Dutch opponent Nijman previously serving a ban for breaching betting and anti-corruption rules, said: "Honestly, the media attention that Wessel's got, again this is not a reflection on him.

"He seems like a fantastic kid, he’s been caught up in a few things beforehand but he’s served his time and he’s held his hands up, like a lot haven’t.

"I think the way I’ve been treated probably with the media and things like that – I know you guys have no control over the bookies – I’ve been shown no respect, so I won’t be showing any respect to any of you guys tonight.

"I’m going to go home. Cheers."

CULLEN DOUBLES HIS LEAD!

An excellent end to the second set as Joe Cullen pins double 13 for a 2-0 lead over Dutchman Wessel Nijman!