Sunday 18 September 2016 10:41, UK
Michael van Gerwen started his pursuit of more silverware with a hard-fought second round win over Darren Webster at the European Darts Grand Prix.
The world No 1 claimed the European Darts Trophy last week and took out a match-winning 138 finish to secure a 6-4 win over Webster, setting up a third round match with Steve Beaton on Sunday.
Second seed Peter Wright also cruised into the last 16 with a 6-1 victory over Brendan Dolan.
Wright's 50 per cent success rate on the doubles proved crucial against the Irishman and he will next face Joe Cullen, who easily overcame Robbie Green in a 6-1 win.
Raymond van Barneveld produced yet another trademark battling display as he won a thrilling last-leg decider against Simon Whitlock.
The Dutchman levelled at 5-5 after Whitlock missed a match dart and 'Barney' then took out a fantastic 141 finish, with the Australian waiting on a 32 checkout.
Third seed Ian White crashed out after a 6-3 defeat to James Wilson, but defending champion Kim Huybrechts, Mensur Suljovic and Michael Smith all won their second round matches.
Saturday's second round results
Afternoon session:
Terry Jenkins 5-6 Joe Murnan
Alan Norris 6-0 Nathan Aspinall
James Wade 6-4 Mark Frost
Simon Whitlock 5-6 Raymond van Barneveld
Gerwyn Price 6-3 Max Hopp
Steve Beaton 6-3 Alan Tabern
Stephen Bunting 6-2 Jermaine Wattimena
Michael Smith 6-3 Tony West
Evening session:
Jelle Klaasen 1-6 Jonny Clayton
Benito van de Pas 6-5 Cristo Reyes
Kim Huybrechts 6-0 Martin Schindler
Mensur Suljovic 6-2 Mick McGowan
Michael van Gerwen 6-4 Darren Webster
Peter Wright 6-1 Brendan Dolan
Ian White 3-6 James Wilson
Joe Cullen 6-1 Robbie Green
