Overview
- Welsh qualifier David Davies, ranked 144 in the world, swept Mario Vandenbogaerde 3-0 on his World Championship debut at Alexandra Palace.
- He will face defending champion and world No. 1 Luke Littler in the second round on Sunday, December 21.
- Davies works as an NHS area manager in North Wales, competes on the Challenge Tour, and does not hold a PDC Tour Card.
- His first-round victory secured £25,000 in prize money, and he notes he may need unpaid leave because his annual leave is nearly used up.
- Davies earned his place by winning the UK & Ireland Tour Card Holder & Associate Member Qualifier, defeating Shane McGuirk to qualify.