Gary Anderson RESPONDS to Daryl Gurney ahead of Blackpool rematch: “We’ll see on Tuesday night then”

Gary Anderson issued a muted response to Daryl Gurney ahead of their Second Round show-down at the Betfred World Matchplay.

Anderson, competing as an unseeded player at this event for the first time since 2010, came through a scrappy affair against Dave Chisnall on Saturday to set up an intriguing tie against Gurney.

Chisnall led 3-2 following an inauspicious start to proceedings, but Anderson stole a march in the second session, reeling off five consecutive legs to open up a commanding four-leg cushion.

The Scottish legend wasn’t at his blistering best, but he capitalised on Chizzy’s errors throughout, and a nerveless 115 combination from Anderson in leg 13 guided him to a 10-6 triumph.

“I was a bit nervous, but I’ll take the win,” said the two-time World Champion, making his 15th consecutive appearance in the event.

“Daryl played well tonight, and if I play like I did tonight, I will be going home very quickly, so I need to improve.

“I’m enjoying the game again, and it’s been a long time since I have enjoyed it, and I’m looking forward to Tuesday now.”

Gurney had earlier defeated 2019 champion Rob Cross to avenge his heart-breaking Semi-Final defeat from that year and suggested Anderson did not like facing him on the Winter Gardens stage, having defeated the Flying Scotsman in last year’s First Round.

Anderson, however, replied: “We’ll see on Tuesday night then – it’s all on the night.”

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