Reigning world champion Adrian Lewis has admitted that he struggled with nerves throughout tonight's first-round clash with Gino Vos.
Lewis fell a set behind in the early going against the Dutch debutant before regaining his composure to record a 3-1 win.
'Jackpot' insisted that the pressure of winning on the tournament's opening night is comparable to playing in the final.
He told Sky Sports News: "The first round is probably the hardest one.
"That first round there was probably harder than the finals I've played, for the simple reason that you're nervous."
Lewis was joined in the last 32 by Kevin Painter, Robert Thornton and Paul Nicholson on a busy night of action at Alexandra Palace.
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Liam Power
Liam Power
