'Snakebite' had to survive a comeback from James Wilson but like Whitlock who had similar he found his way through. He will face Gerwyn Price tomorrow who himself was lucky to get through against Dragutin Horvat.
After Wright winning,
Krzysztof Ratajski won 6 legs in a row to defeat Jelle Klaasen and he will face Stephen Bunting tomorrow. Due to 'The Cobra's money falling off he will now have to go to the qualifiers after once again losing a lead over an opponent.
Finally
Daryl Gurney looked impressive in a 6-4 victory over Cristo Reyes posting a good average of 102.06 and as a result sending a message to the rest of the field.
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Evening Session (6.15pm-10pm)
Simon Whitlock (97.63) 6-4 (89.11) Jan Dekker
Mensur Suljovic (94.74) 6-5 (92.48) Josh Payne
Michael Smith (93.04) 0-6 (106.09) Stephen Bunting
Peter Wright (96.86) 6-4 (95.23) James Wilson
Jelle Klaasen (88.59) 2-6 (92.83) Krzysztof Ratajski
Daryl Gurney (102.06) 6-4 (93.36) Cristo Reyes
Michael van Gerwen v Terry Jenkins
Darren Webster v Steve Beaton
Steve Lennon BYE (Rob Cross withdrew)