SIMON WHITLOCK insists that double World Champion Adrian Lewis holds no fears when they meet in the McCoy's Premier League Darts on Thursday - following his mauling from Phil Taylor in Exeter.
The Australian was on the receiving end of a Premier League record average of 117.35 from Taylor last week as the world number one stormed to an 8-4 triumph.
Whitlock, though, averaged over 105 in reply and feels he is in good shape ahead of his clash with Lewis at the Brighton Centre in the fifth week of the tournament.
"I didn't think I did much wrong, I played a really good game but Phil played fantastic," said Whitlock.
"When I came off stage last Thursday I knew Phil had played incredibly well and when you find out he hit a record average that proves it.
"I enjoyed it actually. I love playing against the best players in the world and that's why the McCoy's Premier League this year is absolutely brilliant, because it's the eight best players in the world and all the games are tough.
"It's no easier when I play Adrian but although he's deserved to win two World Championships I still believe Phil's the best player in the world.
"Adrian's the World Champion and can still throw a 105 average for fun, but if I can play like I did against Phil I'll be happy and I should get a result."
McCoy's Premier League Darts
Week Five
March 8 - The Brighton Centre
Kevin Painter v Andy Hamilton
Phil Taylor v Gary Anderson
James Wade v Raymond van Barneveld
Simon Whitlock v Adrian Lewis
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