google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

PDC World Darts Championship 2026: Josh Rock beats Gemma Hayter to reach second round

Advertisements

Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock began his PDC World Championship campaign with a 3-1 first-round triumph over England’s Gemma Hayter.

The 24-year-old is the 11th seed at this year’s event but runs to the semi-finals of the World Matchplay, World Series Finals and UK Open this year, as well as winning the World Cup alongside Daryl Gurney, mean he is considered among the favourites for the world title.

Poor finishing from Rock in the third set, in which he hit just one of his 11 attempts at doubles, led to Hayter pulling a set back after she had fallen 2-0 behind.

Her level rose as the match progressed and she took the fourth set to a deciding leg, before Rock successfully checked out 81 to seal victory.

Rock will take on Australian Joe Comito in round two.


BBC News

Views: 0

See also  As the 50% tariff impasse continues, is retaliation an option for India?

Check Also

Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis retires to take FA role

Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis has announced her retirement from officiating to take up a position …

With great power comes great responsibility

Swing into action: Your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here BBC News Views: 4 Khamrah by …

Uefa boycott: England’s Lucy Bronze backs decision to potentially miss World Cup

She added: “And if that means boycotting competitions, then that has to happen. “It’s for …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime
© 2026 the bitcoin street journal. Rad 140 and mk 677 value pack.