PDC World Darts Championship LIVE: Results, scores and updates from Alexandra Palace
Boris Krcmar and Jeffrey de Graaf knocked out two seeded players on their way to the third round
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Your support makes all the difference.The PDC World Darts Championship continues this afternoon with a host of round two fixtures. Yesterday, 16-year-old Luke Littler lit up the Alexandra Palace to reach the third round having defeated 20th seed Andrew Gilding 3-1. The teenager is a rising star in the sport and one to watch as the tournament progresses.
Elsewhere, Rob Cross avoided an upset with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Thibault Tricole and Damon Heta reached the third round following his win over Martin Lukeman.
Today’s afternoon session saw four round two matches being played. First up is Brendan Dolan and Mickey Mansell played out a five set thriller with Dolan edging it in a sudden death leg.
Jose de Sousa was blown away by Jeffrey de Graaf who came from a set down to win 3-1. Jamie Hughes put up a strong fight but couldn’t over Krzysztof Ratajski and Dirk van Duijvenbode’s shoulder issue causes him problems as Boris Krcmar raced into the third round.
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Krzysztof Ratajski 2(1) - 1(1) Jamie Hughes
First chance to Ratajski on 122 as Hughes’ touch seems to have deserted him in the fourth set. Ratajski gets down to 66 before Hughes misses his attempt to take out 154.
After missing out on his next trip he goes again and Ratajski breaks with double 8.
However, Hughes fires back with a 14-dart leg to bring the set level against the throw.
Krzysztof Ratajski 2-1 Jamie Hughes
Ratajski proves why he’s a seeded player. It takes him nine darts to set up a 121 finish and with Hughes miles back he utilises five darts to win the leg and the set.
Hughes isn’t playing badly, Ratajski is just playing better.
Krzysztof Ratajski 1(2) - 1(2) Jamie Hughes
Hughes holds his nerve again. He almost takes out 120 but undershoots the double. On his next trip a couple of wayward throw almost cost him but he nails double 5 and forces a final leg shootout for the third set.
Krzysztof Ratajski 1(2) - 1(1) Jamie Hughes
There’s no sign on fear from Ratajski who checks out 111 having lost control of the leg. He goes back in front in the set and is one leg away from taking it.
Wonderful darts.
Krzysztof Ratajski 1(1) - 1(1) Jamie Hughes
Smart, confident stuff from Jamie Hughes who answers with a 15 dart leg to hodl his own throw and keep Ratajski on his toes.
Krzysztof Ratajski 1(1) - 1(0) Jamie Hughes
The momentum is firmly with Ratajski as he takes a third leg in a row by cleaning out 32. The immediate break back of set puts him with the advantage once again and he’ll be hoping to rattle off a quick win here to pile the pressure on Jamie Hughes.
Krzysztof Ratajski 1-1 Jamie Hughes
Break of set!
Ratajski hopes to take out 86 after Hughes misses a 170 checkout. He’s got one dart at bullseye, but it’s well off target.
Hughes then misses his finish of 65 and Ratajski hits double top to draw level in sets.
Krzysztof Ratajski 0(2) - 1(2) Jamie Hughes
Ratajski holds his nerve and his throw to keep the second set on level terms. He checks out double 4 to level the set, but Hughes has the darts for the second-set decider.
Krzysztof Ratajski 0(1) - 1(2) Jamie Hughes
Here comes Jamie Hughes again!
Hughes fails his attempt to finish 104 but Ratajski can’t finish from 144. That leaves Hughes to take out 59 to even things up and he does.
The first two legs of the second set have gone against the darts, but Hughes manages to hold this time to edge back in front with a 48 checkout.
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