- German beats fifth seed 3-1 to reach third round
- Former runner-up Michael Smith eases through
Florian Hempel pulled off a shock 3-1 victory against the fifth seed, Dimitri Van den Bergh, in the second round of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace.
The German debutant, who had beaten compatriot Martin Schindler in round one, forced a deciding leg in the opening set and a third 180 then helped secure an 11-dart finish.