European Darts Open
Peter Wright who both enjoyed 6-1 wins over Ryan de Vreede and
Michael Smith respectively, whilst Gary Anderson overcame Gerwyn
Price 6-3.
Robert Thornton was the only other seed to bow out in the second
round as Andy Smith produced some excellent darts to complete a 6-4
victory over the Scotsman, before Michael van Gerwen became the last
man to reach the last 16 as he overcame Mark Dudbridge 6-2.
Third Round
Peter Wright continued his good run as he overcame Justin Pipe 6-2,
with his reward for victory being a quarter final clash with Andy
Hamilton as the Stoke-based thrower ended the spirited challenge of
Andy Smith.
Dave Chisnall needed a deciding leg to overcome Mervyn King as he set
up a quarter final clash with Simon Whitlock who had earlier defeated
Brendan Dolan 6-2.
James Wade continued to show signs of his recently improved form as
he overcame Adrian Lewis 6-4, whilst Gary Anderson overcame Wes
Newton 6-3 to set up a quarter final clash with Wade.
Kevin Painter and Jamie Caven completed the quarter final line-up as
they defeated Kim Huybrechts and Michael van Gerwen respectively.
Quarter Finals
Simon Whitlock and Dave Chisnall shared a very even six opening legs
in their quarter final encounter.
Whitlock was able to edge in front for the third time at 4-3 and when
he then broke the Chisnall throw in the next leg it proved to be decisive
as he went on to secure a 6-3 victory.
Gary Anderson and James Wade played out a thriller that
went to-and-fro throughout. Wade led 2-1 early on, only
for Anderson to win the next two legs as the lead
switched hands.
The next two legs were shared before Anderson
broke throw, only for Wade to land an immediate
break back, although Anderson was able to
hold on to his slender lead as he claimed a 6-5
victory.
Peter Wright landed a 13-darter to open his
account as he took on Andy Hamilton and his
confident start had soon developed into a 4-0
lead.
Hamilton prevented the whitewash in the fifth
but he was only really delaying the inevitable as
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