PDC WDC round 1 afternoon session: Highlander, The Spider star

Chinese star Sun is somewhat of an unknown quantity but, having won the recent PDC World China Qualifying Event, is 5/2 to use this, and his dark horse status, as an advantage.

Irish opponent McGowan (odds-on at 2/7) is more tempting at even-money to whitewash Sun 2-0, however, as The Magnet has played on this stage twice before, both times reaching the final 32.

First round

John Henderson v Darren Webster

Yet, this time the plucky pair face each other, with Webster even-money to take the match, as he holds a 3-1 head-to-head record over 4/5 favourite Henderson. Though, the Scotsman recently reached the European Championship quarter-finals, so is tasty at 10/3 for a 3-1 win.

Justin Pipe v Christian Kist

The Force may have been with Pipe, who has last 16 pedigree in this competition, in that previous encounter, although Kist (6/5) as a former BDO world champion, could be an intriguing punt to get further in this PDC edition.

Mark Webster v Sun/McGowan

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Coral’s top tip: Take a punt on Kist at 6/5 to push past Pipe.