The first round is complete at Players Championship 18 with the Last 64 taking shape and for Andrew Gilding, he struck gold again with his form this year being sublime and that was on evidence as he averaged 118.33 in his opener.
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Gilding eased past Brett Claydon 6-1, while there was also victories for Madars Razma who saw off Gary Anderson 6-2 as well as the most recent ProTour winner, Scott Williams who saw off Ted Evetts.
Adrian Lewis is also through after dealing with Keane Barry in a superb tie 6-5 with the action continuing in Barnsley.
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