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James Wade, Simon Whitlock, Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld all won through to the second round of the World Matchplay after an entertaining opening round in Blackpool.

Wade, who won the Blackpool tournament in 2007, defeated John Part 10-8, while Whitlock saw off Jelle Klaasen by the same scoreline and ‘Barney’ beat Mensur Suljovic 10-4 on Saturday.

van Gerwen joined them in the last 16 when he defeated Colin Lloyd on Sunday.

For full match reports click the links below.

JAMES WADE 10-8 John Part

SIMON WHITLOCK 10-8 Jelle Klaasen

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN 10-7 Colin Lloyd

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD 10-4 Mensur Suljovic