CANADIAN John Part began his challenge for a third World Championship title with a straight sets victory over Chinese qualifier Liu Cheng'An.

WES NEWTON whitewashed Japanese qualifier Yasuhiko Matsunaga 3-0 to move safely into round two of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.

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ADRIAN LEWIS powered into round two of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a 3-0 win over Dave Honey.

JASON CLARK overcame a gritty comeback from Steve Maish to win their first round clash at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship 3-2.

STEVE ALKER upset number 24 seed Alan Caves 3-1 to reach the second round of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.

PHIL TAYLOR has set his sights on winning a 13th World Championship title when he begins his challenge at the Circus Tavern on Monday.

Full information ahead of the 2005-2006 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship, including details of the DartsTV coverage.

MARK DUDBRIDGE believes that he will be "200 per cent" better prepared for the Ladbrokes.com World Championship this year.

TICKETS for the 2006 Stan James World Matchplay will go on sale at 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2006. The tournament will have a £150,000 prize fund next year.