Derry’s Daryl Gurney reached only his second major ranking quarter-final at the Unibet World Grand Prix in Dublin as he swept past Steve West in straight sets to set up a tie with Dave Chisnall.
West had caused a sensation by knocking out 11-time World Grand Prix champion Phil Taylor on Monday night, but was unable to repeat the heroics as Gurney - who is still recovering from a broken bone in his throwing hand - edged all three sets in a deciding leg.
"I'm happy with the win but I know I'll probably have to improve a lot to beat Dave Chisnall," said Gurney.
"My scoring was fine tonight but I'm trying my best with every single dart I throw.
"I've only been back playing since last Tuesday so I'm surprising myself with everything I'm doing. I'm trying not to rush myself and I'm trying to concentrate as much as I can on every throw."
WATCH | Still doesn't feel comfortable despite the win. How far will he go this week?#Unibet180 pic.twitter.com/nrJ3AkDVkC
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) October 5, 2016
2011 runner-up Brendan Dolan, who beat Peter Wright in the first round, lost out to Dave Chsinall, 3-1.
The Fermanagh man took out a 141 finish as he claimed set three only to see the St Helens ace take the fourth in a decider for victory.
"I'm really happy," said Chisnall. "Brendan let me in a couple of times early on and I took my chances, but it was tough.
Meanwhile, Simon Whitlock will meet world number one Michael van Gerwen, who defeated James Wilson in straight sets, in tonight’s quarter-finals after beating Alan ‘Chuck’ Norris, 3-2.
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QUARTER-FINALS | Here is the line-up for the Quarter-Finals of the @unibet World Grand Prix. #Unibet180 pic.twitter.com/cWUjABOP6D
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) October 5, 2016
