Daryl Gurney will begin his defence of the Unibet World Grand Prix title against John Henderson tonight at Citywest.
Scottish ace Henderson knocked out world number one Michael van Gerwen to begin his run to the semi-finals in Dublin last year, where he eventually lost out 4-1 to Gurney, and the Derryman is aware of the tough task he faces.
"I can't believe it's been a year since I won it," Gurney said.
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"It was such a special night and a memory I will never forget but now I am focused only on the here and now, and that means defending my title.
"I know it will be a tough test against John, of course he beat Michael here in the first round last year but he also beat Raymond van Barneveld so he will be a big threat. Hopefully I will play my best game and get off to a good start."
Carlow's Steve Lennon takes on two-time world champion Van Gerwen.
The 24-year-old is currently ranked at 44 and is making his first appearance in the £400,000 double-in format major, which takes place from today until Saturday.
The draw for the 2018 @unibet World Grand Prix has been made.
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) September 18, 2018
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Sunday 7pm
First Round
Jeffrey de Zwaan v Kim Huybrechts
Ron Meulenkamp v Joe Cullen
Darren Webster v Stephen Bunting
Ricky Evans v Raymond van Barneveld
Dave Chisnall v Max Hopp
Daryl Gurney v John Henderson
Michael van Gerwen v Steve Lennon
Gary Anderson v Jonny Clayton
