In two of the results, it was fairly comfortable. Kleermaker against Stephen Bunting last up initially went 5-1 up with an 81 checkout for a 12-darter and looked to be easing to a huge win.
With Kleermaker sat on a potential match winning shot, Bunting showed resolve with a 116 checkout to make it 5-2 and held but Kleermaker finally got over the line at 6-3. This with a 95 average and three 180's.
While Sedlacek squeezed through against Jeffrey Sparidaans 6-5 to delight the home crowd who previously saw Adam Gawlas in particular head home.
But one moment stood out in particular with Sparidaans hitting a 180 to leave 36 on Sedlacek's throw to make it 4-2 but instead, the Czech ace sealed parity with a 170 checkout which sent the crowd into raptures.
Finally Kim Huybrechts pounced all over just a 75 average for Callan Rydz with a 6-1 win over 'The Riot' as 'The Hurricane' swept him aside with a 95 average, four 180's and 46.2% on the doubles.
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KLEERMAKER KILLS OFF BUNTING!
Martijn Kleermaker proves too strong for Stephen Bunting as he clinches a 6-3 win in the final game of the first round in Prague.
He will face Jonny Clayton tomorrow!
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