Smith a regular in the latter stages of Pro Tour events kicked off the evening's entertainment in style with a win over Ashton, who told Sky Sports that her doubling has let her down this year and it was a similar story on the night.

Smith sealed the win with a check-out courtesy of a Shanghai trip to the 18 segment and there was no let up in the quality as Mansell and Nentjes served up a cracker that saw both men averaging more than The Dutchman pinched a last-leg decider to win and he matched the three-figure average for much of a win over Ashton that had him in the driving seat of the group standings.

Defeat for the Lancashire Rose ended her hopes of progress, while Smith returned to take on Mansell knowing a win would set up a winner-takes-all showdown with Nentjes.

But Mansell, unlucky against Nentjes in his opener, produced a rock-solid display to beat Smith, whose standards slipped from the It opened the door for Mansell to give himself a chance of winning the group with a big win but a roaring start from Ashton put her in her pole position and despite a brief fightback from Mansell it wasn't to be as Ashton claimed her first win of the night.

Mansell's defeat meant that Smith and Nentjes did get their shoot-out for top spot - although only the talented Dutchman was chasing a perfect record and he delivered.

Nentjes lost in straight sets to Nathan Aspinall, despite having multiple chances to win the third set. I thought it might be the only time I could play there.

The approach was to enjoy. I noticed that I was not nervous when I stood on the stage. So if I had concentrated better, I would have had the chance to win that match.

Is the biggest difference that you 'could' win then and want to win now? Last year I didn't mind losing. This time I would be dissatisfied if I don't win my first game.

Huybrechts has certainly shown strong performances over the past few months, but is still not consistent enough to have deep runs in tournaments.

Maybe I can take some advantage of that. A new experience where he looks back on with mixsed feelings. But for a first year I think I can't complain.

I played a few nice matches and beat some good players and I'm satisfied with that. What was the best win? Nederlands Edit links. Last , PDC Development Tour.

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