2017 PDC Worlds day 7 preview: 44 is the magic number on Wednesday

Mensur Suljovic v Ron Meulenkamp

Talking of players who have rapidly risen the rankings, Suljovic is perhaps the biggest improver of them all on the PDC circuit, as he now finds himself as the world number eight, ahead of the likes of Dave Chisnall and Raymond van Barneveld.

The Gentle Austrian (1/5), also 44, should have no troubles defeating young-gun Meulenkamp (7/2), who failed to get past this stage in his only other 2017 Worlds appearance.

Another whitewash cold be on the cards, so why not back Suljovic at 6/4 to win 3-0?

James Wade v Ronny Huybrechts

Wade (1/6) wouldn’t have been happy seeing himself drawn with Huybrechts (4/1), elder half-brother of Kim, as he has lost two of his four meetings with him – which came in their last two tussles.

The Machine is still heavy favourite to win on this occasion, though, but it could very well go the distance.

Odds of 4/1, therefore, say that Wade will triumph 3-2, and if he gets through this match-up he is 3/1 second-favourite to win his quarter – behind just Peter Wright.

Robert Thornton v Lerchbacher/Stevenson

Last onto the oche is Thornton, who may not have it all his own way, especially should Stevenson make it through.

The Scotsman went out at this stage last year to Norris in straight sets, and hasn’t had the best of years in big events.

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