World Darts Championship LIVE RESULTS: Latest as Gary Anderson THRASHED, Dimitri van den Bergh wins his clash – updates
THE World Darts Championship action is has brought more drama today as former two-time champion Gary Anderson has been dumped OUT.
Jeffrey De Graaf beat Anderon 3-0, while seeds Ross Smith and Martin Schindler were also dumped out by unseeded players in Paolo Nebrida and Callan Rydz.
Teen sensation Littler, 17, started his darts 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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Menzies tears up
Leonard Gates pulled off a shock win over Cameron Menzies - leaving the Scot in tears on the Oche.
The American was in terrific form as he ground out a 3-1 win at the Ally Pally.
But Menzies lost control of his emotions in the final set, sobbing as Gates wrapped up his place in the second round.
Minutes after the defeat, Menzies posted a picture of his ill dad Ricky in a hospital bed, saying on social media: "This is all."
Credit: PA Day 2 results
We promised you drama - and Day 2 of this year's PDC World Championship has not disappointed.
Eight high-quality matches across two sessions, with big guns James Wade and Cameron Menzies on their way home.
Here's how the day played out from the capital:
- Wesley Plaisier 3-2 Ryusei Azemoto
- Luke Woodhouse 3-0 Lourence Ilagan
- Alan Soutar 1-3 Kai Gotthardt
- James Wade 0-3 Jermaine Wattimena
- Niels Zonneveld 1-3 Robert Owen
- Connor Scutt 3-0 Ben Robb
- Cameron Menzies 1-3 Leonard Gates
- Gerwyn Price 3-0 Keane Barry
PRICE BEATS BARRY 3-0!
A stroll for the 2021 champion into the next round.
Poor Keane Barry couldn't buy a double. It's back to the drawing board for him.
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Price 2-1 Barry (2-0 in sets)
Strong response from Price to that shock checkout.
He races through the next leg with a minimum of fuss.
The Welshman is one leg from the match.
Price 1-1 Barry (2-0 in sets)
Darts is a funny old game, isn't it?
Keane Barry hasn't hit anything in the last 20 minutes.
Suddenly he smashes a 144 checkout - is that the start of a monster comeback?
Price 1-0 Barry (2-0 in sets)
It's Gerwyn Price on throw as the players return for the third set.
Keane Barry needs to turn on the style - but misses tops to break.
Price makes him pay yet again.
Price 3-1 Barry (2-0 in sets)
It's another disaster on the doubles for Keane Barry.
21 darts have now gone begging against the former world champion.
Price checks out and takes the second set.
Price 2-1 Barry (1-0 in sets)
Pub darts at the Ally Pally.
Missed doubles galore from both players. Keane has now missed EIGHTEEN in the match.
Price finally takes the leg with double 1. Another roar.
Price 1-1 Barry (1-0 in sets)
Brilliant response from Price after Barry piles on the pressure.
Dynamite has a finish, but the Welshman removes 106 to level up the set.
A trademark roar from Price.
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Price 0-1 Barry (1-0 in sets)
Looks like Keane Barry needed that little break.
He returns and puts in his first maximum of the match.
Moments later, he has his first leg. The Irishman is on the board.
Price 3-0 Barry (1-0 in sets)
Barry misses a big three-figure checkout, giving Price the chance to win the opening set within five minutes.
Nobody is safe with the Ice Man is this fired up. Price makes no mistake and in the blink of an eye is one set to the good.
Credit: PA Price 2-0 Barry (0-0 in sets)
A few nerves on show for 22-year-old Dynamite.
And Gerwyn Price takes full advantage. Tops to break and take control of the first leg.
Price 1-0 Barry (0-0 in sets)
Our final match of the evening is underway, with Price the overwhelming favourite to progress.
He gets some jokey boos from the capacity crowd before getting down to his work, taking the throw first.
The Welshman dominates the opening leg, taking out double 10 to take an early lead.
Tears from Cammy
It was a tough watch as Cameron Menzies fell to a 3-1 loss to Leonard Gates.
The Scot was in tears after the match as his game fell apart in the deciding set.
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Credit: PA Next up - Gerwyn Price vs Keane Barry
A blockbuster match to finish up the evening, with 2021 champion Gerwyn 'Ice Man' Price up against Keane 'Dynamite' Barry.
Here's how the night has gone so far at the Ally Pally:
- Niels Zonneveld 1-3 Robert Owen
- Connor Scutt 3-0 Ben Robb
- Cameron Menzies 1-3 Leonard Gates
GATES BEATS MENZIES 3-1
A wonderful triple-digit checkout for Gates to seal a brilliant win.
An emotional Cameron Menzies breaks down and sheds a tear as the two embrace.
Gates will face Nathan Aspinall in round two.
Credit: Getty Menzies 2-2 Gates (1-2 in sets)
This is hard to watch - Menzies almost in tears on the Oche.
He's put everything in to this but darts is a cruel game.
Gates closing in on the win...
Menzies 2-2 Gates (1-2 in sets)
Oh, Leonard.
FOUR match darts missed by the American, with Menzies back from the brink.
A huge 72 checkout. This one isn't over, and it really should be.
Menzies 1-2 Gates (1-2 in sets)
Nobody can buy a double in a crazy end to this leg.
It's the American who eventually gets one to stick in the double 5.
Gates is throwing for the match and a place in the second round.
Menzies 1-1 Gates (1-2 in sets)
Another maximum for Gates on his way to holding throw.
A real roar from the Ally Pally crowd every leg the American wins. He's getting closer.
Menzies 1-0 Gates (1-2 in sets)
More missed doubles from Menzies and this really could have been over already.
This time, he's far enough ahead in the leg that he can scrap his way to a checkout.
But the Scot looks all over the place and is clinging on.
Menzies 0-3 Gates (1-2 in sets)
What a mess from Cammy.
A host of mistakes in this leg, including hitting double 9 when he's going for the single.
Gates strides to the Oche and double 8 gives him the set.
Credit: PA Menzies 0-2 Gates (1-1 in sets)
Despite Menzies storming back in that second set, Gates has barely blinked.
He remains locked in and checks out 76 to break the throw.
In double-quick time, the veteran is now throwing to take a 2-1 lead.
Menzies 0-1 Gates (1-1 in sets)
A break opportunity for Menzies, but hefty cheers from the crowd as he fails to take out 51.
It's a let-off for The Soldier, who finds double 18 to hold. That could have been a real turning point in his match.
Menzies 3-2 Gates (1-1 in sets)
A battling set from Cameron Menzies.
And he's managed to keep this match alive when it looked to be slipping away.
Relief on his face and a glance over to girlfriend Fallon Sherrock as he levels things up with a 75 checkout. Game on.
