Reigning world champion Gary Anderson and former two-time winner Adrian Lewis both breezed through at the World Darts Championship on Friday night.
No 11 seed Michael Smith avoided embarrassment by persevering past Mervyn King at the World Championship.
Flying Dutchman Vincent van der Voort says he is considering retiring after continuing to battle his back problems.
Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis at the World Darts Championship in a double session.
Jelle Klaasen, Dave Chisnall, Belgian ace Kim Huybrechts and young Max Hopp all made it through at the World Darts Championship on Thursday.
Dave Chisnall was given a rough ride by young Austrian Rowby-John Rodriguez before sealing victory in impressive fashion with three big checkouts!
Wayne Mardle has called on James Wade to stop saying "sorry" to his opponents following his classy opening World Darts Championship win on Wednesday night.
Scroll back to find out how Max Hopp, Dave Chisnall, Jelle Klaasen and Kim Huybrechts made it through at the World Darts Championship on Thursday night.
After 'Rapid' Ricky Evans' incredible 180 in 2.16 seconds, we calculate how long it will take him to hit a nine-darter.
Three-time semi-finalist James Wade made an electrifying start to his PDC World Championship bid by sailing through on Wednesday.
The first round comes to a conclusion with Jelle Klaasen, Vincent van der Voort and Dave Chisnall in action on Thursday night.
Raymond van Barneveld opened his World Championship in style and Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle described his game as "so good to watch".
James Wade begins his bid for a maiden World Championship title on Wednesday, where three of the top 10 seeds are in action.
Raymond van Barneveld eased in to the second round of the World Darts Championship with a straight sets win over Robbie Green.
Watch how Simon Whitlock finished with checkouts of 170 and 158 to book his place in round two of the World Darts Championship.
Watch how Qiang Sun had a moment to forget as he tripped over the oche during the World Darts Championship.
Adrian Lewis sneaked through his World Darts Championship opener despite missing an array of doubles.
Phil Taylor believes he will win a 17th World Darts Championship title after employing a secret new training regime.
Phil Taylor started his quest for a 17th World Darts Championship title with a comfortable 3-0 victory over qualifier David Platt at Alexandra Palace.
Chris Dobey produced a brilliant World Championship debut to beat 26th seed Justin Pipe and book a place in the second round.