Chisnall through to second round of William Hill World Championship

Dave Chisnall moved safely through to round two of the William Hill World Championship with a victory over Rowby-John Rodriguez as the first round action reached its conclusion at Alexandra Palace on Thursday.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Dec 2016, 08:47 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:11 BST
Dave Chisnall. Picture: Lawrence Lustig.Dave Chisnall. Picture: Lawrence Lustig.
Dave Chisnall. Picture: Lawrence Lustig.

Number seven seed Chisnall saw off Austrian youngster Rodriguez in a thrilling encounter which went all the way to a deciding fifth set.

Chisnall, the runner-up in three televised events during 2016 including last month’s Players Championship Finals, produced a sensational final set with legs of 11, 15 and 11 darts and finishes of 90, 117 and 96 to claim victory.

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The number seven seed, whose nine 180s was the joint most in the first round, now moves through to a last 32 clash with Chris Dobey.

“Rowby-John played well but I managed to find a bit more in the locker,” said Chisnall.

“I think I’m in with a chance this year because I’ve reached two big finals and it has always taken Michael van Gerwen to beat me. I knew it was going to be tough against Rowby and it was, but I’m really pleased with my performance.”

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