Thursday 3 June 2010

Rileys Darts Zones UK Open Rounds 1 and 2

FOUR Hampshiremen entered the £200,000 event at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton in the first round which was made up of the players finishing between 65th and 96th in the final table after the 8 professional qualifying rounds together with amateur qualifiers.

Robbie Newland beat John Robertson 6-5
Danny Pinhorne lost to Reece Robinson 4-6
Paul Gibbs beat Mark Wilson 6-3
Tony Hutchinson had a walk over against Darren Sullivan who failed to register.

In the second round the players rated 33-64 from the professional ranks were added to the draw and Colin Monk and son Arron Monk both began their campaigns.

Robbie Newland lost to Dennis Smith 1-6
Paul Gibbs lost to Robert Thornton 2-6
Tony Hutchinson lost to Steve Evans 1-6
Colin Monk beat Darren Johnson 6-4
Arron Monk beat Nick Fullwell 6-3 and played on the main TV stage.

Play continues at 7 p.m. on Friday evening with the third round which now involves the top 32 players including James Wade.

Arron Monk drew Denis Ovens, Colin Monk plays Dennis Smith and James Wade faces Steve Hine.

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