Overview
- Martin Schindler, seeded No. 16, was beaten 2–0 in sets by Krzysztof Ratajski at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena.
- Ratajski averaged 95.94 to Schindler’s 94.71 and sealed victory with his first dart at double‑18.
- Schindler produced a strong scoring average yet earned only four darts at a finish under the Double‑In/Double‑Out rules.
- On his tournament debut, Niko Springer lost 2–0 to No. 4 Stephen Bunting, who led the session with a 97.02 average.
- Springer averaged 91.22 and extended the second set to a decider after Bunting missed two match darts, but the Englishman held throw.