World Darts Championship LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Andrew Gilding and Rob Cross headline Day 9, Littler through
THE World Darts Championship is rolling on at speed - and some huge names crashed out on Sunday night.
Martin Schindler, Ross Smith and two-time world champion Gary Anderson were all on the end of shock defeats.
Andrew Gilding, Dave Chisnall and Rob Cross are among the headliners on Day 9 as they look to secure their spots in the third round.
Teen sensation Luke Littler, 17, started his World Championship campaign with a superb win over Ryan Meikle - but then had to cut short an interview after breaking down in tears.
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Smith 2-2 Doets (1-2)
Brilliant from Smith! Bully Boy gives himself a fighting chance with a huge 123 checkout!
Smith 2-2 Doets (0-2)
Doets is one leg from the win!
This could be a huge shock!
Smith 2-2 Doets (0-1)
Doets leads against the world No2!
What a turnaround!
Smith 2-2 Doets (0-3)
We go to a decider!
Just like last year!
Smith 2-1 Doets (0-2)
Doets strikes again! This time with a checkout of 25.
One more and we go to a deciding set...
Smith 2-1 Doets (0-1)
A positive response from Doets. He hits a double six to take the first leg of this set.
Smith 2-1 Doets (3-0)
The third set goes to Smith. Bully Boy completely walked through that one!
Several missed chances from Doets again.
Smith 1-1 Doets (2-0)
Smith gets another, he needs just one more now for the set.
Smith 1-1 Doets (1-0)
Smith hits the double eight to take the first leg of the third set.
Smith 1-1 Doets (1-3)
The second set goes to Doets! A huge improvement there from the Dutchman.
Some missed opportunities there, however, from Smith.
Smith 1-0 Doets (1-2)
Smith gets one back. Doets needs this next leg.
Smith 1-0 Doets (0-2)
Smith misses the double 20 with three attempts, much to the surprise of the crowd.
Doets responds by hitting the double 10 to go 2-0 up in this set.
Smith 1-0 Doets (0-1)
Doets makes no mistake this time! He hits his first double of the match to win his first leg.
Smith 1-0 Doets (3-0)
A dream start for Smith. A nightmare for Doets!
The Dutchman has missed doubles in every leg so far. Bully Boy makes no mistake in taking advantage.
Smith 0-0 Doets (2-0)
Doets misses several chances to level the set, opening the door for Smith to extend his lead with a double 20.
Smith 0-0 Doets (1-0)
Bully Boy strikes first in this match.
Smith vs Doets
For the last time tonight, here we go!
Michael Smith vs Kevin Doets
We now move on to the final match and the headliner as Michael Smith and Kevin Doets meet again!
The two last went head-to-head in the World Champs last year, with Smith coming from behind to win.
Williams through
Scott Williams will now face Rob Cross in round two.
Williams 3-1 Springer (3-2)
Springer misses the double eight, giving Williams the perfect opportunity to win it!
He does just that, hitting the double eight to round off an outstanding match!
Without a doubt the best show of the evening so far!
Credit: Getty Williams 2-1 Springer (2-2)
Williams levels the set after an incredible leg!
Williams 2-1 Springer (1-2)
Both players start the fourth leg on 180s. Williams gets another to go on track for a nine but misses with his next dart, much to the devastation of the crowd!
Williams 2-1 Springer (1-2)
Springer hits the double 10 to go within one leg of levelling.
Williams 2-1 Springer (1-1)
Williams checks out at 60 with ease. He is absolutely loving this!
Williams 2-1 Springer (0-1)
Springer is not going down here without a fight. He takes the first leg in the fourth set.