Peter Wright, Jonny Clayton and Simon Whitlock are among the big names in action on Monday, December 15 at the PDC World Darts Championship
Everything you need to know about today’s (Monday, December 15) PDC World Darts Championship action – with eight Round One matches scheduled at Ally Pally;
- Brendan Dolan (NIR) v Tavis Dudeney (ENG) at 12.30pm: Veteran ‘The History Maker’ Brendan Dolan begins his 18th World Championship appearance, a huge milestone, against 21-year-old English debutant Tavis Dudeney, who secured his spot via the Tour Card Holder Qualifier.
- Cameron Menzies (SCO) v Charlie Manby (ENG) at 1.30pm: Fast-throwing Scot, Cameron Menzies, who has had a strong year on the Pro Tour to climb the rankings, takes on 20-year-old Charlie Manby, an exciting prospect who impressed with a record-breaking average on the Development Tour.
- Mensur Suljovic (AUT) v David Cameron (CAN) at 2.30pm: Austrian former semi-finalist Mensur Suljovic, known as ‘The Gentle’ due to his methodical pace, faces Canadian qualifier David Cameron – who earned his Alexandra Palace debut through consistent performance on the CDC Pro Tour.
- Peter Wright (SCO) v Noa-Lynn van Leuven (NED) at 3.30pm: This is the afternoon session’s headline match – featuring two-time world champion Peter Wright. ‘Snakebite’ meets Dutchwoman Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who is aiming to secure her first win on the Ally Pally stage.
- Martin Lukeman (ENG) v Max Hopp (GER) at 7pm: An intriguing clash between two experienced players seeking a major run. England’s Martin Lukeman is up against Germany star Max Hopp, ‘The Maximiser’, who is aiming to reignite his form in the world arena.
- Dirk van Duijvenbode (NED) v Andy Baetens (BEL) at 8pm: High-octane Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode, ‘The Aubergenius’, known for his speed and emotional celebrations, starts his campaign against the challenge of Belgian qualifier Andy Baetens.
- Jonny Clayton (WAL) v Adam Lipscombe (ENG) at 9pm: Ex-Premier League champion Jonny Clayton – known as ‘The Ferret’ – is looking to recapture his major-winning form. He faces debutant Adam Lipscombe, who has proven he can be a tricky opponent after beating top players on the Pro Tour this year.
- Connor Scutt (ENG) v Simon Whitlock (AUS) at 10pm: England’s Connor Scutt takes on one of the great veterans of the sport and former finalist Simon Whitlock, ‘The Wizard’. The Australian fan favourite is looking to roll back the years with a run in the newly-expanded field.
