Max Hopp reached the third round of the World Championship for the first time with a 3-0 whitewash of Danny Noppert at Alexandra Palace. The German took advantage of some poor finishing from Noppert to secure a meeting with world number one Michael Van Gerwen or Alan Tabern. Noppert, who averaged 97, could only hit three of 22 doubles in the final match of the afternoon session. The fans were in fine voice at Ally Pally (Mark Kerton/PA)The German appeared to be cruising into the second round, where Steve West awaits, after moving two sets up and leading 2-1 in the third. But North hit back in emphatic fashion, hitting 10 maximums in a stunning 3-2 win.

Source: Irish Examiner December 15, 2018 17:37 UTC