Karel Sedlacek sees off Adrian Lewis on Day One of the German Darts Championship
Karel Sedlacek enjoyed a commanding 6-2 victory over two-time World Champion Adrian Lewis in Round One of the 2022 German Darts Championship in Hildesheim on Friday.
The opening round of the season’s second European Tour event saw 30 qualifiers compete at Halle 39 for the right to join the top 16 seeds in Saturday’s Second Round.
Czech ace Sedlacek, who dropped off the PDC tour at the end of last season, punished an out of sorts Lewis – who squandered 12 darts at doubles during the contest.
Sedlacek landed a 118 checkout in the second leg and closed out the match with a 112 finish to set up a clash with Chris Dobey in the Last 32.
Elsewhere, Dave Chisnall impressed with a 99 average in a 6-1 rout of Switzerland’s Stefan Bellmont, as the two-time European Tour winner progressed to face Germany’s Gabriel Clemens on Saturday.
Kim Huybrechts produced a finishing master-class as he hit six doubles from as many attempts in a 6-3 win over Joe Murnan to progress to a tasty tie with Jose de Sousa.
“I’ve been ill this week, my daughter had a virus and I was not sure if I could make the game, so when I did and won I’m very happy,” said Huybrechts.
“The confidence is back. I used to lose so many games when I was feeling good, and now when I’m feeling bad I win games, so it’s coming back.”
Daryl Gurney held off a strong challenge from German qualifier Lukas Wenig to clinch a 6-4 victory and set up a meeting with Luke Humphries.
Vincent van der Voort took out 156 during his 6-2 defeat of youngster Gian van Veen in their all-Dutch tie to create a Second Round meeting with Ryan Searle.
Germany’s Martin Schindler survived one missed match dart from Jermaine Wattimena before taking victory in the deciding leg of their entertaining First Round tie.
Spain’s Jose Justicia will meet back-to-back Premier League night winner Michael van Gerwen in Round Two following a 6-4 defeat of George Killington.
Ricky Evans will face Masters champion Joe Cullen after completing a 6-3 win over Nathan Rafferty, finishing 50 per cent of his darts at a double in an assured display.
Darius Labanauskas defeated German qualifier Niko Springer 6-2 and now plays Dirk van Duijvenbode, while Martin Lukeman defeated Jimmy Hendriks by the same scoreline to set up a meeting with Damon Heta.
Martijn Kleermaker will play European Champion Rob Cross in Round Two following his 6-4 defeat of Belgium’s Mario Vandenbogaerde, as he finished 102, 96 and 79 to come from 4-3 down and claim victory.
Scotland’s Alan Soutar landed six doubles from 11 attempts in a 6-3 win over Luc Peters, and he now plays former World Matchplay winner Dimitri Van den Bergh.
Scott Waites will meet reigning World Grand Prix champion Jonny Clayton on Saturday after proving too strong for Finland’s Marko Kantele in a 6-3 success.
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German Darts Championship 2022 – Day One Results
Friday March 11
First Round
Afternoon Session
Marko Kantele 3-6 Scott Waites
Alan Soutar 6-3 Luc Peters
Martin Lukeman 6-2 Jimmy Hendriks
Mario Vandenbogaerde 4-6 Martijn Kleermaker
Darius Labanauskas 6-2 Niko Springer
Nathan Rafferty 3-6 Ricky Evans
Evening Session
Jose Justicia 6-4 George Killington
Martin Schindler 6-5 Jermaine Wattimena
Dave Chisnall 6-1 Stefan Bellmont
Vincent van der Voort 6-2 Gian van Veen
Daryl Gurney 6-4 Lukas Wenig
Joe Murnan 3-6 Kim Huybrechts
Karel Sedlacek 6-2 Adrian Lewis
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