PHIL TAYLOR 3-0 DAVID PLATT
(3-0, 3-1, 3-0)
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PHIL TAYLOR began the defence of his Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a 3-0 defeat of David Platt.
Taylor, who was 66/1 on to win the match with the tournament sponsors, never looked likely to be upset, despite a plucky display from the Staffordshire-based qualifier.
Taylor, looking to win a 13th World Championship, won the first set without reply but was given a warning when Platt took the opening leg of the second.
Perhaps stung, Taylor hit back to win the set with finishes of 82 and 78 before sealing victory by taking the third set 3-0.
"I'm glad to get through," admitted Taylor. "I'm not used to starting before Christmas so I was like a fish out of water a little bit.
"It's strange but I settled down in the first set and the format is a bit longer now, which will suit me.
"I can go home now and relax over Christmas, although I'll still practice for two or three hours a day.
"David played well and gave a good account of himself but I got more relaxed as the game went on."
Match Stats
|
Phil Taylor |
3-0 |
David Platt |
|
19 |
100+ |
15 |
|
6 |
140+ |
7 |
|
2 |
180 |
1 |
|
32.27 |
Ave1 |
28.27 |
|
96.82 |
Ave3 |
84.82 |