Phil Taylor made a winning start in his quest for a 16th World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace - however, he was far from convincing.

Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld will meet in the quarter-finals of the Blue Square UK Open for a third successive year on Sunday.

Phil Taylor will meet Mark Dudbridge in the pick of the first round matches at the Las Vegas Desert Classic VI, while John Part begins his title defence against Steve Maish at Mandalay Bay.