The 26-year-old Mumbai cueist defeated Cope 6-4 in a high-quality game to move into the final stages of a main ranking event for the first time.
"This is one of the biggest tournaments in the professional snooker calendar. It's a great win for me as I have been to the fourth round twice before this season. I am extremely elated at becoming a part of the Venue Stages," an ecstatic Aditya said after his win.
"This is a moment of pride not just for me but also for my country back home. This is the first time India is playing the Venue Stages in a snooker tournament and it gives me immense pleasure to be a part of it," he added.
With a strong opening break of 68, Aditya took the first frame and followed it with another one to go 2