While both players were not at their best, Ron Meulenkamp has swept aside Lisa Ashton in a 3-0 sets win to book his place in the second round at the 2021/22 PDC World Darts Championship.
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Meulenkamp will now face Michael Smith in the second round after Ashton only averaged 73 and will not get her first win on the Ally Pally stage.
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Not a spectacular match but Ron Meulenkamp whitewashes Lisa Ashton to book his spot in Round Two!
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