Page’s quest for Welsh Open glory was ended by former world champion Luca Brecel in 2025.
The Welshman was beaten 5-2 by the Belgian in the quarter-finals, ending his best run in the competition to date.
And the pair now meet in the first round of the 2026 Welsh Open, with Page eyeing revenge against the 30-year-old.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Page.
“Luca beat me in the quarter-finals last year, so I owe him one in a way.”
Page came to prominence in the Welsh Open as a 15-year-old in 2017, beating Jason Weston and John Astley before losing to Judd Trump in the third round.
And while Page says he is yet to reach the heights he had dreamed of as a teenager, he still believes he can turn things around.
“I’ve done alright but I’m nowhere near where I want to be, I want to be the best and I still think I can do it,” said Page.
“I’ve had a pretty bad season, it’s not been very good, so I need to kick on.
“Obviously last year was a great year, so I’m trying to turn it around to get confidence in myself and perform like I know I can.
“I’m sure I’ll get there.”
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