Raymond van Barneveld made a perfect start at the PDC World Darts Championship 2018. For a sixth successive year, the 5-time World Champion did not drop a set in the first round.
The 50-year-old Dutchman averaged 102, hit three 180s and 17 140+ scores en route to a 3-0 victory over Richard North. Kyle Anderson waits in the second round on Saturday night.
"There are so many tournaments but this one is special to me, so maybe I keep all my energy for these two weeks," said Van Barneveld. "This means the world to me.
"I'm flying back to Holland tomorrow morning then I'll be focusing on Kyle Anderson for Saturday. He's an amazing player.
"He's so tough, he's a 180 man, good at doubles, good at high finishes so I'm really looking forward to that match."
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