Lewis reflected afterwards and said that he is annoyed at his slow starts and puts it down to the competition if anything.
The Stoke-on-Trent ace also spoke about his opponent and said that it was one of the best games he has played in so far in his career.
"I just did exactly the same as I did in the first round, I got off to a slow start which is what I was trying to avoid," said Lewis.
"I think the slow starts are just down to the pressure of playing in this environment, it's the biggest stage in the sport.
"Every time I started to play well he followed me, and when I dropped off he did the same.
"Full credit to Darren, I thought he was awesome. That was one of the best games I've ever been involved in.
"I'm fighting as best I can do and we'll see where it takes me."
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