Anderson books place in third round with win over Burness

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Two-time world champion Gary Anderson booked his place in the third round of the William Hill World Darts Championship by beating Kevin Burness 3-1, hitting seven 180s on the way.

Anderson won three legs in a row to take the opening set against Burness, who beat Paul Nicholson in the day’s afternoon session.

Burness took the second set to draw level, winning 3-1 despite a 130 finish from the Flying Scotsman in the third leg.

Kevin Burness, right, and Gary Anderson
Kevin Burness, right, was no match for Gary Anderson (John Walton/PA)

Ted Evetts beat Simon Stevenson in straight sets to go through into the second round at the Alexandra Palace.

The contest was closer than the scoreline suggests, with 21-year-old Evetts making the most of his opponent’s missed opportunities to secure victory with his ninth match dart and set up a tie against Adrian Lewis in the second round.

Chris Dobey
Chris Dobey defeated Boris Koltsov (John Walton/PA)

Danny Noppert beat Royden Lam in straight sets to go through to the second round, hitting 112 to win the match after looking in control throughout.

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