Rydz confident ahead of Wade clash after opening round win: "I'm after a little bit of revenge now"

Callan Rydz is successfully through to a tie with James Wade in the second round at the 2020/21 PDC World Darts Championship after defeating James Bailey 3-1.

Bailey was noted for his slow style of play and Rydz said that he did notice tactics but that after a year on the tour, he knows how to deal with it.

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"He came well the second set, he did try some tactics but I'm experienced now and understand players will try it," said Rydz post match.

"I've had a full year playing the best players in the World week in, week out. I had a good Winter Series, I beat Van Gerwen and that for me was a great test showing bottle that you can beat the best player in the World."

He also revealed that he suffered a BMX accident and has had to have metal plates in his foot ahead of an operation which he hopes he can prolong.

"It is what it is, when I get time in a few months, I will get the operation done but hopefully not until after New Year."

Ahead of that tie against Wade, 'The Riot' has a score to settle. "Wade beat me the last time I played him, I'm after a little bit of revenge now," he added.