Michael van Gerwen arrange a second-round showdown with Rob Cross on the World Sequence of Darts Finals after edging Wessel Nijman in an exciting first-round conflict in Amsterdam.
Van Gerwen, chasing a record-extending sixth title, overcame a spirited Nijman in a last-leg decider.
Nijman led 2-0, 3-1 and 5-4, however Van Gerwen produced a surprising 132 end on the bull and survived a match dart earlier than sealing victory with a 174 set-up and double 18, averaging 104.75.
“Wessel is a good participant, and his cowl capturing was phenomenal,” stated Van Gerwen. “I felt nice the entire recreation. This was one in every of my greatest performances in Holland for a very long time.”
Luke Humphries additionally survived two match darts to defeat 2018 champion James Wade in one other tense affair.
World No 1 Humphries averaged 99 and fired in legs of 14 and 13 darts to overturn a 5-4 deficit.
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Luke Humphries survived two match darts to progress
“It was a wierd efficiency,” admitted Humphries. “One minute it was nice, the following poor. I am working my means again into kind and I am happy to win.”
High seed Stephen Bunting was despatched packing by Dutch No 2 Danny Noppert, who now faces World Cup champion Josh Rock.
Noppert gained 6-4, whereas Rock sealed a 6-3 win over Krzysztof Ratajski with a 121 bullseye checkout.
Cross made a profitable return to the Netherlands, defeating New Zealand’s Haupai Puha 6-3 with a 60 per cent double success fee.
Cross lifted the Dutch Darts Masters title in Den Bosch earlier this 12 months.
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Damon Heta arrange a second-round tie towards Mike De Decker in Amsterdam
Australian No 1 Damon Heta and World Grand Prix champion Mike De Decker will meet in spherical two after beating Joe Cullen and Gabriel Clemens respectively.
Heta cruised to a 6-1 win, whereas De Decker overcame Clemens 6-3, regardless of the German lacking double 12 for a nine-darter.
Kevin Doets opened the night with a slender win over Jermaine Wattimena, surviving 4 match darts to earn a Saturday evening conflict with Humphries.
Friday’s night session
First-round outcomes
Kevin Doets 6-5 Jermaine WattimenaKrzysztof Ratajski 3-6 Josh RockDamon Heta 6-1 Joe CullenMike De Decker 6-3 Gabriel ClemensLuke Humphries 6-5 James WadeWessel Nijman 5-6 Michael van GerwenStephen Bunting 4-6 Danny NoppertRob Cross 6-3 Haupai Puha
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Spherical One concludes Saturday afternoon, with reigning champion Luke Littler going through Simon Whitlock.
Former winners Gerwyn Worth and Jonny Clayton meet American duo Danny Lauby and Jason Brandon, whereas Raymond van Barneveld takes on Norway’s Cor Dekker.
Nathan Aspinall, Chris Dobey, Ross Smith, Peter Wright and Cameron Menzies additionally enter the fray earlier than the second spherical unfolds Saturday night, adopted by Sunday’s quarter-finals, semis and closing.
Saturday’s afternoon session
First spherical (better of 11 legs) – from 11.45am
Chris Dobey vs Luke WoodhouseCameron Menzies vs Peter WrightJonny Tata vs Ross SmithCor Dekker vs Raymond van BarneveldGerwyn Worth vs Danny LaubyLuke Littler vs Simon WhitlockJonny Clayton vs Jason BrandonNathan Aspinall vs Dave Chisnall
Confirmed second-round ties
Luke Humphries vs Kevin Doetnanny Noppert vs Josh Rockmike De Decker vs Damon Hetarob Cross vs Michael van Gerwen
Stay darts is again on Sky Sports activities from October 6-12 because the BoyleSports World Grand Prix is held in Leicester.
