 Day One "Saturday 6 January"
Jelle Klaasen's defence of his world championship ended in the first round with a defeat by fellow Dutchman, Co Stompé.Klaasen, who had a difficult year since his victory over Raymond van Barneveld in last year's final was ranked lower than his opponent and lost in straight sets.It was the sixth time that a champion failed to win his opening match on the defence of the title.