"The five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld was left stunned after falling to a straight sets defeat by Switzerland's Stefan Bellmont in their first-round clash at Alexandra Palace. Bellmont produced the performance of his career to become the first Swiss player win a match at the World Darts Championship. The 36-year-old from Cham hopes that his success will inspire a wave of darts enthusiasts in his home country."
"That was more luck than judgment thankfully he got more nervous than I did, Wade said. I made the most of my opportunities. Textbook. I haven't won a game for three years, so I had put a lot of pressure on myself. I'm just happy to win and move forward."
Stefan Bellmont defeated Raymond van Barneveld in straight sets in a first-round match at Alexandra Palace, marking the first World Darts Championship match win by a Swiss player. The 36-year-old from Cham described the moment as overwhelming and expressed hope that his success will encourage more Swiss people to play darts. Raymond van Barneveld appeared stunned and forlorn after the loss. James Wade beat Ryusei Azemoto in straight sets, dropping only one leg, and will face Ricky Evans in round two. Adam Sevada beat Matt Campbell 3-1, and Martin Schindler beat Stephen Burton 3-1.
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