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PDC World Championship 2026: Peter Wright loses in straight sets to Arno Merk in round two

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German debutant Arno Merk said he was left “stunned” by his straight-set win over two-time champion Peter Wright at the PDC World Championship.

Wright, who triumphed at Alexandra Palace in 2020 and 2022, was well below par – winning just two legs in Tuesday’s second-round match and averaging below 80.

The Scot, 55, landed just two of his 15 darts at doubles and Merk, who ended with an average of 92.17 and hit nine of his 19 double attempts, took full advantage.

“I’m stunned, I can’t believe it,” Merk said on stage to Sky Sports after his win. “I just beat a legend and I’m so happy.”

Merk could face another former world champion, Dutchman Michael van Gerwen, in round three.

Van Gerwen will play William O’Connor from the Republic of Ireland later on Tuesday.

“If I play like this, I can be dangerous for anybody,” added 33-year-old Merk.


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