Nathan Aspinall into last 16 at Players Championship 1, Gerwyn Price abandon sees Brendan Dolan advance with bye

Nathan Aspinall has joined the last sixteen of Players Championship 1 in Wigan thanks to victory in a last leg decider against Nathan Rafferty. Gerwyn Price won't be joining him however, after abandoning mid-match against Brendan Dolan.

Price caused a surprise by giving up his match at a 2-4 deficit against Dolan. 'The Iceman' was not pleased with what he considered to be poor conditions at the playing venue, he later stated on Instagram.

Gian van Veen recorded a fine victory over Ross Smith, the 2022 European Championship winner. The Dutchman led 4-3, but was trailing 5-4 two legs later. Van Veen then equalized with a 15-darter, before 'GVV The Giant' decided the match with a 12-darter.

Mike de Decker advanced to the last sixteen after a 6-2 win over Ian White. Kim Huybrechts defeated Berry van Peer 6-3 to qualify for the fourth round.

Luke Littler qualified for the next round after a comfortable 6-1 victory over Michele Turetta. 'The Nuke' provided a stylish ending in this match with a nine darter.

Results Players Championship 1

Last 32

Luke Littler 6 | 1 Michele Turetta

Cameron Menzies 6 | 5 Leighton Bennett

Jamie Hughes 6 | 5 Mensur Suljovic

James Hurrell 6 | 2 Mervyn King

Alan Soutar 6 | 2 Chris Dobey

Lee Evans 6 | 4 Andrew Gilding

Nick Kenny 6 | 2 Graham Usher

Mickey Mansell 6 | 5 Daryl Gurney

Mike De Decker 6 | 2 Ian White

Ryan Searle 6 | 1 Dom Taylor

Jose De Sousa 6 | 5 Andy Baetens

Nathan Aspinall 6 | 5 Nathan Rafferty

Brendan Dolan BYE | - Gerwyn Price

Ricardo Pietreczko 6 | 5 Adam Smith-Neale

Kim Huybrechts 6 | 3 Berry van Peer

Gian van Veen 6 | 5 Ross Smith

Last 16

Luke Littler - | - Cameron Menzies

Jamie Hughes - | - James Hurrell

Alan Soutar - | - Lee Evans

Nick Kenny - | - Mickey Mansell

Mike De Decker - | - Ryan Searle

Jose De Sousa - | - Nathan Aspinall

Brendan Dolan - | - Ricardo Pietreczko

Kim Huybrechts - | - Gian van Veen