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Phil Taylor eases into second round of PDC World Darts Championship

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor progressed into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 3-0 defeat of David Platt at Alexandra Palace.

Phil Taylor eases into second round of PDC World Darts Championship

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016 - 07:10

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor progressed into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 3-0 defeat of David Platt at Alexandra Palace.

Averaging 101.93 and securing three maximum 180s against Oceanic Masters winner Platt, the 56-year-old will face compatriot Kevin Painter in the second round.

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