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Simon Whitlock won through to the second round of the Ladbrokes World Championship with a comfortable straight sets victory over Haruki Muramatsu on Wednesday night.

The reigning European Champion kicked of his campaign for glory at the Alexandra Palace with an assured display against the Japanese number one.

Simon Whitlock 3-0 Haruki Muramatsu – Match report

Andy Jenkins was less successful on his return to the £1 million pound tournament after a two year absence, losing out to Justin Pipe.

Thursday evening sees Dutch duo Michael van Gerwen and Vincent van der Voort begin their respective campaigns as the first round draws to a close.

By Chris Murphy

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Mark Webster and James Wade were convincing first round winners on night four of the Ladbrokes World Championship at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Both produced classy performances to progress into the last 32 of the £1 million tournament on Monday evening.

Webster was particularly impressive in his 3-1 success over Ian White.

The Welshman hit seven 180s and posted a fantastic average of 97 to dispatch of one of the most dangerous unseeded players in the tournament.

“I knew I was in for a tough game,” said Webster, who faces Colin Lloyd or Darin Young in round two.

“I can take a lot of positives out of that win and I’m really looking forward to the next round.

“I showed what I can do again and I’m really up for this tournament. It is massive and I’m pleased with my performance tonight.”

Wade made light work of a potentially tricky opponent in Peter Hudson.

‘The Machine’ put together a solid display to see off ‘The Rock’ in straight sets.

He said: “I’ve been working very hard but I wasn’t at my best tonight.

“I’m pleased because I have beaten a good player but there is much better to come from me.”

Arron Monk was unable to join Wade and Webster in the last 32. The former World Youth Champion was defeated by Peter Wright.

By Chris Murphy

MARK WEBSTER 3-1 IAN WHITE (Match report)

JAMES WADE 3-0 PETER HUDSON

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Raymond van Barneveld rolled back the years with a sensational first round display in the Ladbrokes World Championship on Sunday evening.

The five-time World Champion hit eight 180s in a 3-0 defeat of Michael Smith, in which he posted an incredible 108.31 average, his highest ever at the Alexandra Palace.

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Monday evening sees last year’s semi-finalist James Wade begin his campaign to add the World Championship to his impressive collection of major titles.

‘The Machine”, who has won seven PDC premier events to date, takes on Peter Hudson.

2011 semi-finalist Mark Webster is also in action against Ian White, while Arron Monk faces Peter Wright.

By Chris Murphy

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