Brown confirms World Matchplay spot with win over Noppert, Suljovic battles back to defeat Evetts

Brown edged past Danny Noppert in a 6-4 victory which in turn confirms his place at the World Matchplay continuing another brilliant run for the Isle of Wight ace.

He started strongly going 3-1 up with 75 percent on the doubles but was pegged back by 'Noppie' who went to 3-2 behind.

Despite that, he always kept Noppert at arms length going 4-2 up and then 5-2. The Dutchman wasn't done though and closed the gap to 5-4 including a brilliant 132 checkout.

It was too much of a mountain to climb for Noppert though with Brown holding his throw in the final leg to win 6-4.

Suljovic saw off Ted Evetts who once again enjoyed a brilliant run to continue his first full year back on the PDC tour.

'The Gentle' though came from 3-1 behind to see off 'Super Ted' and make sure it wasn't another seed to fall in Prague.

From 3-1 down, the Austrian reeled off five consecutive legs to claim victory in a brilliant comeback. He now has a tie against Brown who like alluded to has his Blackpool spot confirmed so will be aiming to have a perfect weekend from here.

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Keegan Brown (95.2) 6-4 (94.83) Danny Noppert
Mensur Suljovic (97.2) 6-3 (95.61) Ted Evetts
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