PDC World Grand Prix preview: Sunday session

It's the first established major since the World Matchplay in July. The PDC's top talents converge on Dublin for an event which is unique in the calendar. A double-in, double-out format punishes those who can't handle the pressure, and rewards underdogs who take the game to their opponent. Basically, anything could happen.
Jeffrey de Zwaan already has previous when it comes to giant-killing. The man who beat Michael van Gerwen in two majors this year makes his Grand Prix debut against Kim Huybrechts. That's followed by another Dutch debutant; Ron Meulenkamp hopes he can force Joe Cullen to bomb out.
Darren Webster believes he can take the tops route all the way to glory. His quest for Dublin success starts against Stephen Bunting. Then comes a meeting between two players in very different veins of form. Ricky Evans has been on the rise in recent weeks, most notably reaching the Dutch Darts Championship final. His opponent, Raymond van Barneveld, hasn't featured much on the stage or on the floor. When he has, Barney hasn't been convincing. But you don't become five-time world champion without knowing how to turn on the style when it counts.

Max Hopp, now a two-time PDC event winner, makes his Grand Prix bow. The notoriously inconsistent German meets Dave Chisnall, a fellow bastion of unpredictability. The 'anything could happen' cliche really does apply here.
Daryl Gurney is the defending World Grand Prix champion. That puts a lot of the pressure on the Northern Irishman's shoulders. And in the first round, he meets the man who dumped him out of the World Championship. John Henderson defeated Michael van Gerwen in the first round last year, and will also be looking to avenge a semi-final loss to Superchin in the 2017 event.
Van Gerwen has a lot to prove, a year on from that Henderson humiliation. Despite winning 16 events this year alone, Mighty Mike hasn't looked so mighty recently. A win over Steve Lennon would put him on course to another major title and another chance to silence the critics.
Gary Anderson doesn't have many critics at all right now. The Scot is arguably the best player in the world at this exact time. Should he win the Grand Prix, few would contest that idea. First though, the Flying Scotsman will need to see off Jonny Clayton.

19:15 Jeffrey de Zwaan v Kim Huybrechts 19:45 Ron Meulenkamp v Joe Cullen 20:15 Darren Webster v Stephen Bunting 20:45 Ricky Evans v Raymond van Barneveld 21:15 Dave Chisnall v Max Hopp 21:45 Daryl Gurney v John Henderson 22:15 Michael van Gerwen v Steve Lennon 22:45 Gary Anderson v Jonny Clayton