PartyPoker.com World Grand Prix NIGHT 1

BRENDAN DOLAN 2-0 WAYNE JONES
(3-1, 3-2)
BRENDAN DOLAN enjoyed his first victory in the PartyPoker.com World Grand Prix since 2004 with a straight sets defeat of Wayne Jones in this year's opening match.

The Northern Ireland number one has been a first round loser at the Citywest Hotel for the past three years, but ended that run in style.

He hit 60 percent of his opening doubles on tops, and half of his chances at winning doubles in a solid opening to the event.

Jones had taken the game's opening leg on double 16, but Dolan hit a 180 and double four to level and tops to break.

The Wolverhampton ace landed a maximum to set up a finish in the next, but was unable to take his chance as Dolan hit double four for the set.

Dolan hit tops to win the second set's opener, and landed a 180 and double ten to extend his lead to 2-0 before Jones hit back.

Jones landed 180s in the next two legs as he pulled back to level courtesy of double 18 and double top, but Dolan left 121 after nine darts in the deciding leg of the set before hitting double eight for the win.

"It's great to have a win here because it's been a long time since I won here in 2004," said Dolan. "It wasn't the greatest game ever but I'm just delighted to have won it.

"My starting was good and a couple of times Wayne didn't get away with his first three darts, and I took full advantage.

"I know that I need a lot more out of myself to progress in this tournament, but at least I'm in the hunt. John Part's coming back into form and it's going to be really difficult, and I'll have to step up my game."

Match Stats

Brendan Dolan	2-0	Wayne Jones
10	100+	7
6	140+	3
3	180	3
30.04	Ave1	26.71
90.11	Ave3	80.14
56	High Finish	74
2	Breaks of Throw	1
9/15 - 60%	Starting Doubles	9/24 -38%
6/12 - 50%	Finishing Doubles	3/5 - 60%