Overview
- Andy Baetens has reached the last 16 after consecutive wins over Raymond van Barneveld and defending champion Rob Cross.
- Daryl Gurney secured his spot in the round of 16 by defeating 2023 champion Dave Chisnall 6-3.
- Luke Humphries survived a match dart against Mickey Mansell to advance and is set to face Ryan Searle in today’s third round.
- Germany’s Niko Springer and Martin Schindler will meet in an all-German last-16 clash that highlights regional talent.
- Winners of today’s third-round matches will move into the quarter-finals, chasing £175,000 in prize money and vital Order of Merit points.