Lennon dumps out Ratajski to reach World Darts Championship third round for first time

Steve Lennon has finally won through to the third round of the PDC World Darts Championship after dumping out Krzysztof Ratajski in a 3-1 sets win.

Lennon is into his fifth appearance at the Ally Pally in what has been a poor year but he showed none of the bad form winning through with a 91 average, six 180's confounding a 94 average, 40% on the doubles and four 180's from 'The Polish Eagle'.

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Ratajski missed double 20 for a break and Lennon pinned double five to surge into the lead.

Ratajski missed bull for a hold and Lennon hit double 14 for a 2-0 lead and he was throwing for the opening set.

The Carlow ace made it 2/16 though as he had issues closing out the set and Ratajski broke on double 16 to throw for the decider.

Ratajski made it 2-2 on double eight but Lennon pinned double five with Ratajski sitting waiting for the set and it was 'Scuba Steve' who led.

'The Polish Eagle' soared though with a 132 using two bulls and a double 16 to break and go 2-0 up. He pinned double 10 to make it 1-1.

Ratajski straight for double 19 off a 98 for a break but went inside allowing Lennon back to hold. He missed double 16 for a 41 checkout to break but returned with Ratajski unable to make a dent in 118 and Lennon broke to go 2-0 up.

He missed double 20 for a 160 checkout to claim the set and he was nearly punished with Ratajski missing 152 on double 16. Lennon returned for the set on double 10.

A break for Lennon continued his brilliant display to lead the fourth set. Ratajski hit a 180 but that was only to pressure as Lennon pinned double 10 to make it 2-0 and go one away.

He pinned double 10 once more to secure the win and move through.