Labanauskas defeated Mike de Decker 6-2 with an 86 average. ‘Lucky D’ was impressive while not reaching his best in a performance that included a maximum and 35% checkout rate.
Klaasen was even more impressive for the first time in some time. He hit a 95 average as he kept his hopes of reaching Blackpool alive. A high checkout of 136 with 50% on his doubles saw him set up a clash with Michael Smith tomorrow.
Joyce eased into the second round with a 6-1 win against Wilson which included a 87 average as well as 2 maximums and 33% on his doubles. It won’t get easier for him though as he faces Michael van Gerwen tomorrow.
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Schedule of Play
Friday June 29 First Round
Afternoon Session (1pm local time, 12pm BST) Robert Owen (92.24) 2-6 (97.39) Boris Koltsov
Jason Lowe (95.62) 6-5 (100.27) Keegan Brown
Darren Johnson (89.46) 3-6 (90.57) Paul Rowley
William O'Connor (101.68) 6-1 (89.50) Martin Atkins Maik Langendorf (89.92) 6-1 (80.75) Michael Barnard
Vincent van der Voort (93.64) 3-6 (88.68) Justin Pipe Martin Schindler (92.87) 6-1 (78.53) Mario Robbe
Robert Marijanovic (101.28) 6-3 (93.40) Jermaine Wattimena
Evening Session (7.15pm local time, 6.15pm BST) Jamie Bain (86.08) 1-6 (88.08) Chris Dobey
Robert Thornton (80.76) 6-4 (80.25) Rene Eidams Mike De Decker (82.27) 2-6 (86.36)
Darius Labanauskas Jelle Klaasen (95.26) 6-3 (91.82) Dragutin Horvat
Mark Wilson (75.8) 1 (11) 6 (87.05)
Ryan Joyce Cristo Reyes v Andy Boulton
Dirk van Duijvenbode v Max Hopp
Luke Humphries v Ronny Huybrechts