World No.1 Luke Humphries has finally beaten teenage sensation Luke Littler for the first time since their World Championship final.
Humphries prevailed in Saturday’s blue riband match., surviving a final leg match dart and enjoying an 11-dart break in the decider to advance to the last 16 where he will face Stephen Bunting, who survived five match darts of his own to beat Ryan Searle 6-5 in the afternoon session. Josh Rock and world number three Michael Smith will open Sunday’s first session after the former triumphed 6-2 over Jeffrey Sparidaans and Smith spoiled Raymond Van Barneveld’s 57th birthday party after the Dutchman bounced back from a 5-2 deficit only to be defeated in a deciding-leg showdown.
World number two Michael Van Gerwen made quick work of Swedish opponent Johan Engstrom with a 6-1 victory to set up a last-16 matchup with Jonny Clayton, who edged out Chris Dobey 6-5.
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