Rowby-John Rodriguez insists he can beat anyone in the world, as he prepares to take on his close friend Dimitri Van den Bergh for a place in the Betfred World Matchplay quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Rob Cross produced a remarkable comeback while Gerwyn Price also made it through to round two on Night Three.

Gerwyn Price has issued a warning to his darting rivals as he prepares to get his Betfred World Matchplay campaign underway on Monday night.

Kim Huybrechts has revealed he still harbours aspirations of becoming world number one, as he prepares to make his Betfred World Matchplay return following a three-year hiatus.

Fans attending the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be able to enjoy the added bonus of the WDDA's World Matchplay finals on stage.

Michael van Gerwen marked his big stage return with victory over Adrian Lewis in his Betfred World Matchplay opener on Sunday night, as 2018 champion Gary Anderson crashed out on Day Two in Blackpool.

Michael van Gerwen insists he’s fighting fit as he begins his Betfred World Matchplay campaign against 2013 runner-up Adrian Lewis in a blockbuster first round clash on Sunday night.

James Wade admits the Betfred World Matchplay means more to him than any other tournament, as he bids to lift the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy for a second time.

Martin Lukeman is one of four debutants set to feature at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay, and the man nicknamed ‘Smash’ is confident of inflicting serious damage at the Winter Gardens.

Peter Wright began the defence of his Betfred World Matchplay title with victory over Madars Razma, as debutant Rowby-John Rodriguez dumped out eighth seed Jonny Clayton on a thrilling opening night at the Winter Gardens.