PDC World Grand Prix preview: Monday session

The Grand Prix kicked off with a double surprise as well. Jeffrey de Zwaan and Ron Meulenkamp overcome Kim Huybrechts and Joe Cullen respectively. However, the four seeded players all cruised through. Darren Webster's quest for a first major PDC title started well, and Raymond van Barneveld narrowly avoided a scare. The top half of the last 16 draw has been completed. Now it's time for the second half in Monday's session.
Jermaine Wattimena has put in some impressive performances this season. The next step is performing in the majors - Mervyn King is an attainable scalp. Following that is another form horse, Ian White. He meets world youth finalist Josh Payne.
The latest PDC Pro Tour winner takes on the latest European Tour winner in the third game. Danny Noppert, Players Championship 20 champion, takes on International Darts Open holder Gerwyn Price. Having finally won a Grand Prix match last year, the Welshman will be looking to go a step further this year.
Should he see off Noppert, Price would play the winner of Rob Cross' meeting with Steve Beaton. Before the two Englishmen go head-to-head, second seed Peter Wright takes on Steve West. Mensur Suljovic and James Wade then collide in a battle of prolific double-hitters.
Last year's finalist, Simon Whitlock, opens his campaign against James Wilson. And arguably the best tie of the round is left until last. Michael Smith and Adrian Lewis meet in what could be a humdinger of a tie.
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Jermaine Wattimena v Mervyn King Josh Payne v Ian White Danny Noppert v Gerwyn Price Peter Wright v Steve West Rob Cross v Steve Beaton Mensur Suljovic v James Wade Simon Whitlock v James Wilson Michael Smith v Adrian Lewis