'Jackpot' averaged 97,2 against Evetts' 95,92, but was the coolest under pressure. Both of the first two sets went to a fifth and deciding leg, with Lewis winning them in 14 and 13 darts. A break of throw in the third leg of the third set put the two-time winner in a strong position, which he converted by hitting D16 for the victory.
Lewis now faces Lithuanian giant killer Darius Labanauskas, who knocked out Raymond van Barneveld in round two.
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2018/2019 William Hill World Darts Championship
Thursday December 20
Evening Session (1900)
Cristo Reyes (89.30) 3-2 (85.28) Rowby-John Rodriguez (R2, 2-3, 2-3, 3-0, 3-2, 3-0)
Mervyn King (97.76) 3-2 (87.56) Jan Dekker (R2, 3-2, 3-0, 2-3, 2-3, 4-2)
Adrian Lewis (97.20) 3-0 (95.92)
Ted Evetts (R2, 3-2, 3-2, 3-1)
Mensur Suljovic v Ryan Searle (R2)
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