TERRY Jenkins booked his place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-3 defeat of American Darin Young.
The Bull, from Ledbury, followed up Sunday’s defeat of Denis Ovens with another solid display, which leaves Young needing to defeat Ovens in their decider tomorrow.
Jenkins took the opening leg on tops before Young landed a 104 finish to level - only to then miss three darts to break throw in the third.
The Ledbury ace took out double 10 to lead 2-1, broke on double top in the fourth and punished further Young misses to lead 4-1.
Young won the next two legs to cut back to 4-3, but Jenkins pulled clear in leg eight and took out double nine to ensure his last 16 place.
“There was a lot of pressure on that game and I'm just happy and relieved to be through,” said Jenkins. “I can relax now and look forward to my next game.”
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