World Darts Championship LIVE RESULTS: Action on NOW 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 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.
Williams 2-1 Springer (3-1)
The Brit moves ahead! What a match!
He turns around, glances at the crowd and slowly pumps his fist in the air, dart in hand. The fans are going wild!
Williams 1-1 Springer (2-1)
Williams goes ahead AGAIN! Both players are averaging over 100 in this set.
Williams 1-1 Springer (1-1)
Springer goes level again! What a match this is turning out to be!
Williams 1-1 Springer (1-0)
Williams continues his impressive run and has now won four out of the last five legs.
Williams 1-1 Springer (3-1)
Williams is back level! And he finally shows a smile for the first time in this match!
We could be going the distance again here!
Williams 0-1 Springer (2-1)
Williams just misses an audacious 138 checkout attempt, giving Springer the chance to get a leg back.
He does just that with a double eight.
This is turning into a real battle.
Williams 0-1 Springer (2-0)
Much better from Williams, who hits the double 10 to go within one leg of the set.
Williams 0-1 Springer (1-0)
Williams checks out with a double 20 to claim his first leg of the match.
Williams 0-1 Springer (0-3)
What a start from Springer! He takes a one-set lead early in this match!
Williams 0-0 Springer (0-2)
The German has doubled his advantage!
Williams 0-0 Springer (0-1)
Springer takes the opening leg on his World Championship debut!
Scott Williams vs Niko Springer
Onto the next...
Suljovic 2-3 Campbell (0-3)
Campbell wins it with the bull!
He sets up a second round match with Ryan Searle.
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