Ratajski hits 107 average against Wattimena in superb first round display at World Matchplay
PDCSaturday, 18 July 2020 at 19:44
Krzysztof Ratajski is the second player through to the Last 16 at the World Matchplay after easing past Jermaine Wattimena in a 10-4 win setting an early benchmark on the opening night in Milton Keynes.
Ratajski was phenomenal hitting a 107 average with six 180's as well as three ton plus checkouts including a high of 132 as he sets up a tie against Rob Cross or Gabriel Clemens next up.
He started the tie well with a 180 but missed one dart at double 20 and Wattimena returned for a 118 checkout to break.
'The Polish Eagle' returned the favour with a 132 checkout to break back; after initially being punished in the opening day. He was well ahead on his throw this time around; he pinned double four to go 2-1 up.
Another strong leg from Ratajski including a 125 and 140 saw him break again; with an excellent 96 finish and go 3-1 up before the break. His impressive start was concluded with 56 left and it ended up 4-1 up with a 108 average.
A further 180 saw him leave 82 on Wattimena's throw; but he missed double 20 and Wattimena returned with a 95 finish which saw him conclude on two double 19's.
He continued his clutch finishing with a 120 checkout to make it 4-3; but Ratajski attempted to continue his dominance with a 102 checkout to make it 5-3.
A 70 finish saw him go 6-3 up and hold his throw to extend his advantage. He was first to a finish on the Wattimena throw with the Dutchman not even leaving one.
He left 56 and pinned it second dart to win the session 3-2 and go 7-3 up. Another maximum was hit to leave 28 and with Wattimena not on a finish, he hit a clutch double 1 after leaving 7.
A 136 set up shot left 170 for Ratajski but he couldn't see off the biggest finish and Wattimena pinned 81 to hold throw.
But a 118 checkout and a solid last leg which saw two 140's and a 180 saw Ratajski over the finishing line in a superb display.
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Schedule World Matchplay 2020
Saturday July 18
First Round
Simon Whitlock (89.96) 10-4 (90.11) Ryan Joyce
Krzysztof Ratajski (107.53) 10-4 (96.47) Jermaine Wattimena
James Wade v Keegan Brown
Michael van Gerwen v Brendan Dolan
Gary Anderson v Justin Pipe
Krzysztof Ratajski (107.53) 10-4 (96.47) Jermaine Wattimena
James Wade v Keegan Brown
Michael van Gerwen v Brendan Dolan
Gary Anderson v Justin Pipe
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