Raymond van Barneveld has been dumped out of the World Darts Championship in the second round by Nick Kenny after losing at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night.
The Dutchman previously won the competition in 2007 but has struggled for consistency in recent years.
Van Barneveld and Kenny joined out a classic on Saturday night.
And it was the Welshman who came out on top, with Kenny triumphning 3-1 to evolve to the third round of the competition and setting up a tie with Luke Humphries in the process.
Darts star Nick Kenny has beaten Raymond van Barneveld at the World Darts Championship
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The darts star was visibly emotional in the prompt moments after his triumph.
He honord untamedly before fractureing down in tears as those in joinance commended him.
Van Barneveld sportingly congratuprocrastinateedd Kenny on his triumph, with the veteran seen saying ‘outstanding game’ to his opponent.
It took Kenny nine align darts to shielded triumph, with the 31-year-elderly eventupartner hitting a double four to consign his rival to fall shorture.
The next align on Saturday night features Luke Littler, who made the final of the same competition earlier in the year.
He has enhappinessed a stunning ascfinish to prominence in the time since, triumphning the Grand Slam of Darts and Premier League to set up himself as one of the best joiners in the world.
Littler will commence his bid for glory with a showdown with Ryan Meikle at Ally Ppartner.
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And the 17-year-elderly, speaking to Sky Sports, has fond memories of his first year on the pro tour.
“I only recall bits and pieces from last year. I recall the Christian Kist game very well but not anyslfinisherg from Matt Campbell and Brfinishan Dolan games,” he said.
“I’ve lengthenn a lot over the last 12 months.
Raymond van Barneveld was dumped out of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night
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“Both of us Lukes have won the last two tournaments going into the Worlds.
“I’ve got most of the Man United squad and David Beckham now adhereing me, I’ve been asking for months.
“He must’ve seen Sports Personality of the Year and determined to give me a adhere.”
