RELIEF FOR BULLY BOY! Michael Smith battles back from 2-1 down to beat Kevin Doets 3-2! Listen to that roar from the reigning champ after the winning dart! 📺 #WCDarts | R2

WHAT. A. GAME. Night 1 and we already got a classic. Full credit to Doets, played the game of his career in the biggest game of his career. He pushed him so much. Smith had to dig so deep, will really benefit him for the rest of the tournament.

Great performance from Doets there, unlucky not to win. Hopefully see more of him next year, especially if he plays to those levels

Doets can hold his head up high. Bully Boy though showing why he’s world champ and world number 1. Turned it on when he was under it and took control of the big moments. That’s what world champs do 👏🏼

michael smith was unbelievable in that game

So much for the Twitter ‘experts’ saying he’d lose first game. He’s too damn good and doesn’t give in anymore. 99% of players would’ve lost to Doets having the game of his life, but Smith has the ability to win from any position.

Doets bro what a performance

Night 1 and we’ve had it all already! Frustrated players, mad celebrations, tripping over the oche, dramatic last set and a quality final game! 😅 This year is gonna be special for more reasons than one! 🎯

Gonna let the commentators know they are meant to be unbiased That was shocking from them

Doets has been playing incredible well but smith kinda smoked his doubters with this match. wow

Great match