Of the average for Jermaine Wattimena we just mentioned, his second set average was 103.

His start to set three is significantly less convincing. Meanwhile, Stefan Bellmont has already found his third 180 of the night.

Bellmont gets nine darts to take out 81 and after setting up double 16 with the first three, the second three are all missed doubles.

Eight out of nine are required, finishing up on double eight to break throw.

Stefan Bellmont has only won two of his eight legs so far, but is averaging at a snip over 90.

Jermaine Wattimena remains comfortably ahead at an average of 98.21 and has made light work of Bellmont, despite the debutant's efforts.

Wattimena has taken out six of his 12 darts at a double, with Bellmont finishing two out of three.

After a 76 finish, Stefan Bellmont continues to leave his impression with a second 180 of the game.

It makes little difference to Jermaine Wattimena though who finishes with ease on double 16 to take the second set in a matter of minutes.

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Jermaine Wattimena is full of confidence, especially given the way he has played this second leg, but is given a quick reminder that Steffan Belmonth is still here and fighting.

Bellmont holds throw in two darts at 76. Treble 20, double eight. 2-1.

Stefan Bellmont gets a chance to level up the set with a 161 shot against the throw, but never really got going in his attempt of the big finish.

The Swiss debutant gets a second chance on 68, but misses his one shot at a double on the 16s.

Jermaine Wattimena doubles his lead in the set on double 10 and is racing towards a set victory.

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Commentator on Sky Sports

Wattimena is throwing the darts of a man who is playing with confidence. In full flow, with a bit of Fancy Dan stuff as well.

Jermaine Wattimena, against the throw, starts off the second set with back-to-back visits of 100 or more, but Stefan Bellmont keeps himself not far behind.

A 130 from Wattimena sets up 95 and a first chance for either man to take out the first leg.

Finding single 15, Wattimena needs two double 20s to finish off. He takes out both with aplomb to break throw.

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Compared to the first match of the evening, the averages of Jermaine Wattimena and Stefan Bellmont have been much better.

Wattimena is throwing at an average of 93.35, with Bellmont back at 87.85.

In four legs, we have already had 15 100+ scores, including that 180 from Bellmont.

Some big scoring from Jermaine Wattimena puts him in control and that is no disrespect to Stefan Bellmont, who is playing well.

The Swiss outsider misses out on 146, with Wattimena capitalising on double 20 to win the first set against his throw.

Almost a huge 170 finish from Jermaine Wattimena as he looks to hold throw.

The first two darts land flush in treble 20, but the bull attempt is a single eight.

On his return, he takes out 42 in two darts to hold his throw once again.

On his throw, some more big scoring from Stefan Bellmont gives him six darts at a finish before Jermaine Wattimena has a chance to break throw.

On 128, Bellmont scores 46, which started with a treble four and a treble five.

Bellmont's attempt at 82 is unorthodox but successful. Two, treble 20, double 10. 1-1.

Promising signs from Stefan Bellmont, who against the throw, fires in the opening 180 of the match.

Jermaine Wattimena does not let it faze him one bit. It takes three darts, but a finish on double 20 gives him the opening leg.

Jermaine Wattimena probably ranks among the better of those to go into this tournament as an unseeded player, but the true test will be how he gets through this opening match against Stefan Bellmont.

Wattimena to throw first in this match.

Game on!

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The second of Sunday's four matches sees Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena face Stefan Bellmont of Switzerland.

Wattimena goes into the match as big favourite, ranked 36th in the PDC Order of Merit. He reached the final of this year's European Championship and the quarter-final in the Grand Slam of Darts.

Hoping to reach the second round ahead of Wattimena is Bellmont, who is ranked joint-124th in the world and is making his debut at this event.

The winner will face former Premier League, World Matchplay and World Grand Prix champion James Wade in the second round on Monday afternoon.

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Thibault Tricole goes to take out 116. With the first dart, he gets it right, but his attempted treble 16 lands in double seven, opening the door for Joe Comito to level the match up.

More missed darts at double 20 haunt Comito and Tricole finishes off the match with one dart at double 16.

A lucky escape for Tricole. He knows he had to work hard against the Australian debutant to win the opening match of the 2025 World Championship.

Tricole has around two hours to compose himself before facing defending champion Luke Humphries in the second round.

Our second match of the evening was due to start around now.

The opening night could be a long one.

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Against the throw, Joe Comito fires in his third maximum of the night.

Thibault Tricole fires back with 140.

Tense stuff.

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Commentator on Sky Sports

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