Defending champion Anderson produces comeback to see off Puha and Wright sees off young prospect Irwin

Anderson was 3-1 down and on the verge of a double break against DPNZ Number One Haupai Puha.
He pulled it back though as he upped his standard to win five legs with only one more by ‘Hopes’.
Wright was facing a potential banana skin in young prospect Tahuna Irwin and he performed well taking out a 121 checkout for the win.
Irwin looked a bit overawed by the stage and Wright took advantage to move on through but looks a real prospect for the future.
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Friday August 3
First Round
8am-12pm
Simon Whitlock (92.22) 6-5 (89.49) Ben Robb
Rob Cross (87.7) 6-5 (86.83) John Hurring
Michael Smith (83.45) 4-6 (83.46) Mark McGrath
Raymond van Barneveld (95.34) 6-4 (91.12) Warren Parry
Kyle Anderson (94.51) 6-4 (92.38) Haupai Puha
Peter Wright (94.77) 6-3 (86.59) Tahuna Irwin
Michael van Gerwen v Cody Harris
Gary Anderson v Tim Pusey