JAN DEKKER battled his way to a 3-1 victory over Lisa Ashton in round one of the William Hill World Darts Championship.

CODY HARRIS held his nerve to come through a five-set thriller with Martin Schindler in round one.

JEFFREY DE ZWAAN breezed past Nitin Kumar 3-0 to become the first winner at the 2018/19 World Championship.

The William Hill World Darts Championship begins tonight - with greater worldwide coverage than ever before.

A LIMITED number of Hospitality Packages remain on sale for the 2018/2019 William Hill World Darts Championship.

PETER MANLEY predicts who will win the William Hill World Darts Championship.

DARTS' biggest-ever event begins on Thursday, with Rob Cross beginning his title defence at Alexandra Palace.

Christopher Kempf takes a look at the most dramatic moments at the World Championship when the match is on the line.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN believes he must improve his finishing if he is to lift a third William Hill World Championship title.

PDC referee Russ Bray shares some of his favourite World Championship memories.