Gary Anderson posts a huge average to thrash Ryan Joyce, while Michael van Gerwen, Wessel Nijman and Gian van Veen also book second round spots.
Stephen Bunting survived a sudden-death thriller as Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall posted huge averages on the first night of the World Matchplay.
The world's top 32 players head to the Winter Gardens for the prestigious World Matchplay, with Luke Littler defending his title.
On this day in 2021, the world of darts lost one of its most popular champions, Andy 'The Viking' Fordham, the 2004 Lakeside World Champion.
Nathan Aspinall has revealed he will miss further ProTour events due to personal issues, as preparations for the World Matchplay in Blackpool intensify.