RVB did look out of sorts, despite a brilliant start. I hope he'll be back though, I think he will. Bit premature to say possibly his last tilt, the guy is a legend and I'm sure he won't want it to end like that. We'll see.
Awesome power scoring from both players - the number of 180s was incredible. Rob commanded the match after the first set and was the deserved winner.
Enjoying the competition and can't wait now for the next phase after the Xmas break.
Michael Van Gerwen has withdrew from the World Championship after testing positive for Covid 19 , bloody disgusting that this horrible disease has forced MVG out of the tournament i mean yeah he was of form but he was still one of the contenders for the title it's disgusting.
I feel for Michael and i feel for this tournament , any other tournament i wouldn't mind but this is the World's , you want your best players in it.
Yes, a shame. Looks like the Dutch guys have it, eg Barney
Mervyn King went through; Danny Noppert went out.
Dave Chisnall is the latest player forced to withdraw after a positive Covid test.
Rob Cross beat Daryl Gurney, and Peter Wright also progressed.
The in form player and in my eyes favourite for the tournament Jonny Clayton is out losing 4-3 against Michael Smith in a classic , will Michael Smith's time finally come time will tell.
Mervyn King battled through to face James "lovely wife" Wade.
Wade beat King 5-0
Anderson beat Humphries 5-2
Evening session already underway
The defending World Champion Gerwyn Price is out losing 5-4 against Michael Smith.
With the Semi-Finals now set.
Smith (9) Vs Wade (4)
Wright (2) Vs Anderson (6)
Who will be the World Champion?.
Numbers indicates rankings.
Seems Peter Wright says if they are forced to be in a hotel bubble next year' then he won't be in the tournament