The draw has been released ahead of the 2022 World Seniors Darts Matchplay which is set to take place at the Bonus Arena in Hull between Friday 1-3 July, 2022.
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Phil Taylor who won the PDC edition 16 times will be the star attraction and will face either Deta Hedman or Trina Gulliver in the second round.
Only four games will take place in the opening round with former champion, Peter Evison facing either Keith Deller or the Order of Merit Leader.
While Lisa Ashton will face a qualifier then potentially Larry Butler. Tony O'Shea could face current World Seniors Champion, Robert Thornton if he gets past the first qualifier.
The other second round games confirmed see John Part face Peter Manley with the winner facing John Lowe or Kevin Painter.
The other games in the bottom half see Bob Anderson take on Martin Adams, while Terry Jenkins faces Ronnie Baxter.
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