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An average of 96.63, a checkout rate of 46.15 percent.

Dimtri van den Bergh made it into the round of 16 of the 28th Darts World Championship.

The Belgian was hardly challenged in the 4-0 win against Jermaine Wattimena, did nothing more than necessary and once again underpinned his title ambitions.

Van den Bergh, who had already won the second most important tournament on the tour in 2020 with the World Matchplay, only lost four legs in the entire match and gave his opponent no chance.

The 26-year-old number nine in the world rankings will now face the winner of the third round match between Dave Chisnall and Danny Noppert in the next round.

“I haven't seen a single match between my opponents so far.

Everyone who is at this World Cup is of great quality.

I have to concentrate on my game and deliver.

I've learned so much this year, made it into the top 10.

It wasn't long ago that I was outside the top 20.

I love the big stages.

Always ", so van den Bergh, who remembers his beginnings once more:" Without Kim I would not have become a World Matchplay Champion and would not be here now. "

Seven perfect darts from Ryan Searle

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Kim Huybrechts had taken care of the talent's career start together with brother Ronny.

The second Belgian third round participant had previously been eliminated.

Huybrechts lost to Englishman Ryan Searle 2: 4.

After he had shortened again to 2: 3 sets and led 2: 1, his opponent saved himself thanks to seven perfect darts in the decider.

Searle awarded a match dart on the double-20.

Then Huybrechts left the set equalization with two mistakes on Tops.

“I'm also a little lucky here at the World Cup.

In contrast to the previous months on the tour, "said Searle:" The difference compared to last year is that I use my chances in the crucial situations. "

Having fun on stage: Kim Huybrechts (left) and Ryan Searle, who, like two years ago, is in the second round of the World Cup

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The 33-year-old then checked the double-10 and will meet the winner of the English duel James Wade against Stephen Bunting in the round of 16 on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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At the start after the Christmas break, Simon Whitlock was eliminated with a whitewash.

The Australian old master was defeated by Krzysztof Ratajski 0: 4.

Whitlock played the higher average than his opponent (93.37) with 93.69, but only hit six of his 29 attempts on the double fields.

The scene of the match occurred in the first set when Whitlock threw two triple-20s and a triple-1, but caller Paul Hinks called out a 180.

Whitlock left his arrows in the board, pointed out to the referee his mistake and thus waived 57 points.

A strong gesture of fair play.

He then denied himself the reward in the form of the round of 16 with his checkout wuote.

Gabriel Clemens before duel with world champion Peter Wright in the board show

After his victory in the first German duel at a Darts World Cup against Nico Kurz, Gabriel Clemens answers Lutz Wöckener's questions.

The "German Giant" tells how he will spend Christmas without his family for the first time and where he sees his chance in the match against world champion Peter Wright - in the board show.

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The “Polish Eagle” will now face World Champion Peter Wright or German number one Gabriel Clemens in its first World Cup round of 16.

Biggest success: Krzysztof Ratajski could face World Champion Peter Wright in his first World Cup round of 16

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The third round on Sunday

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Krzysztof Ratajski (POL / 15) - Simon Whitlock (AUS / 18) 4: 0

Kim Huybrechts (BEL) - Ryan Searle (ENG) 2-4

Dimitri Van den Bergh (BEL / 9) - Jermaine Wattimena (NED / 24) 4: 0

From 19 clock

Joe Cullen (ENG / 16) - Jonny Clayton (WAL / 17)

Peter Wright (SCO / 2) - Gabriel Clemens (GER / 31)

Michael van Gerwen (NED / 1) - Ricky Evans (ENG / 32)