Summary
Ricky Evans defeated seventh seed James Wade in a thrilling match at the PDC World Championship. David Munyua was eliminated by Kevin Doets after his surprise win in the first round. Several top players, including Wessel Nijman, were also knocked out of the tournament.
Key Facts
- Ricky Evans beat James Wade 3-2 in sets at the PDC World Championship.
- James Wade is the highest-ranked seed to be eliminated in the tournament so far.
- David Munyua lost 3-0 to Kevin Doets after an unexpected win over Mike de Decker in the first round.
- Wessel Nijman, ranked 31st, lost in straight sets to Gabriel Clemens.
- Luke Humphries, the number two seed and 2024 world champion, is set to play against Paul Lim.
- Paul Lim, at 71, is the oldest player to have won a PDC World Championship match.
- The tournament features various international players and continues with more matches scheduled.
