Root, who came through the Yorkshire age-groups and academy, The British No 1 could also be in line to meet her idol Simona Halep in the semi-finals should both players progress that far. So happy right now. It’s been a long journey and I have come from far to get here. I’ve always believed that this has been coming, and now it feels phenomenal. Thank to my family friends, sponsors and all my fans over the last year 💚.But now we go again!#UsedSoftpic.twitter.com/ei74DOWJ0NLast 16Jelle Klaasen 6-2 Michael SmithDamon Heta 6-3 Florian HempelKrzysztof Ratajski 6-0 Jason HeaverMichael van Gerwen 6-5 Brendan DolanNathan Aspinall 6-3 Jose De SousaRyan Searle 6-4 Martin LukemanKim Huybrechts 6-2 Martin ThomasWilliam O'Connor 6-5 Jonny ClaytonQuarter-FinalsDamon Heta 6-0 Jelle KlaasenMichael van Gerwen 6-2 Krzysztof RatajskiNathan Aspinall 6-4 Ryan SearleWilliam O'Connor 6-3 Kim HuybrechtsSemi-FinalsMichael van Gerwen 7-3 Damon HetaNathan Aspinall 7-4 William O'ConnorFinalMichael van Gerwen 8-5 Nathan AspinallDarts is back on yourSky Sports James Cunningham (Huddersfield Giants), Chris Hankinson (Wigan Warriors), Gadwin Springer (Featherstone Rovers), Matty Russell (Leigh Centurions), Lucas Albert (Carcassonne).Out: