Bristol darts player Mark Dudbridge edged past Denis Ovens in a deciding set to win his place in the last 16 of the Skybet World Grand Prix with a 2-1 victory.

Dudbridge made a superb start, landing a 180 in taking the first leg, breaking throw in the second and then landing double top to win the set 3-0.

Ovens landed a 180 and double 18 in winning the second set. Dudbridge opened the third with a 160 start, and traded 180s with Ovens before taking out 84 on the bull to lead 2-1 and sealing victory on double 10.