- Brendan Dolan beats reigning champion 10-7
- World No 1 Michael Smith defeats Steve Beaton 10-2
Reigning champion Michael van Gerwen suffered a shock first-round exit at the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool, losing 10-7 to Brendan Dolan.
The three-time winner Van Gerwen could not have made a worse start to his title defence as Dolan, the world No 27, won the first three legs on his way to a 4-1 lead at the break.