WORLD number three James Wade has withdrawn from the PartyPoker.net PDC US Open through illness.
The 24-year-old from Aldershot was unable to travel to the USA for the tournament, which takes place at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut from Friday to Sunday.
As a result, Wade's first round opponent, Gerard Zuilkowski, receives a bye in the draw when the tournament kicks off on Friday.
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