Hood beats Noppert in epic as more seeds tumble

World number 86 Justin Hood defeated sixth seed Danny Noppert in a thrilling PDC World Championship match at Alexandra Palace, securing a spot in the last 32. Hood's sudden-death victory came after he missed a dart for the win in straight sets, with both players showcasing high-quality play, averaging over 102 and hitting more than 40% of their doubles. This upset adds to the list of seeded players exiting the tournament, with Hood set to face Ryan Meikle in the third round after this impressive debut performance.