CHRIS DOBEY reached the last 16 of the William Hill World Darts Championship for the first time.

REIGNING William Hill World Darts Champion Rob Cross continued his title defence with a straight sets victory over Cristo Reyes.

GARY ANDERSON won an Ally Pally classic against Jermaine Wattimena to reach the last 16.

RYAN SEARLE moved into the last 16 with a 4-1 victory over William O'Connor .

JAMIE LEWIS won a thrilling contest against Daryl Gurney to move into the last 16.

DAVE CHISNALL eased into the last 16 with a comfortable victory over Kim Huybrechts at Alexandra Palace.

RYAN JOYCE's dream William Hill World Championship debut continued with a hard fought win over Alan Norris.

GARY ANDERSON survived a scare against Jermaine Wattimena on a dramatic day​​​​​​​ at the World Championship.

DIMITRI VAN DEN BERGH produced a superb performance to progress at the expense of Jonny Clayton.

NATHAN ASPINALL produced a sensational comeback victory to send Gerwyn Price crashing out.