"It is an incredible story. Playing like that, with the commercial side of the game and the marketability - it is up to the PDC and Sky Sports [whether she gets a PL spot]. No player has posted more ton-plus averages in televised ranking events than 'The Polish Eagle' in 2021, and while his floor form has underwhelmed, he's finally fulfilling his potential on the big stage. Can the former World Master profit from the multitude of shock exits? Dirk van Duijvenbode made his breakthrough at last year's event, advancing to his maiden televised final on debut, and the exodus of major champions in round one affords this year's field the chance to replicate the Dutchman's ascent. The 31-year-old started his innings alongside another new batter in Mark Watt and with the team in trouble at 53-6.