The first round of action at
Players Championship 20 has begun with
Raymond van Barneveld,
Luke Humphries,
Michael Smith,
Peter Wright among others all through to the second round.
Van Barneveld eased past Rob Cross who averaged 100 but fell 6-2, while Humphries edged past Scott Waites. In addition, Smith who has been imperious at times on the ProTour this season edged past Jeff Smith.
For Peter Wright, it was a lot more simpler as he smashed in a 108.65 average to ease past Adam Gawlas 6-0. But for yesterday's winner,
Danny Noppert, he is out.
Losing to Kevin Doets 6-1 in his opener, he has been joined by
Gary Anderson (6-3 to Damon Heta) and
Joe Cullen (6-5 to Ryan Joyce) in losing early in Barnsley today.