Phil Taylor to begin World Matchplay title defence against Stuart Kellett

World Matchplay champion Phil Taylor has been drawn a first-round tie against Stuart Kellett for this summer's campaign.

The 13-time winner will mark the start of the tournament, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Blackpool, with an opening contest against Kellett, who will make his tournament debut.

The draw has thrown up some interesting ties, with James Wade due to take on John Part, while Michael van Gerwen will have to get past Colin Lloyd to progress into the next round.

Kim Huybrechts has been drawn against Peter Wright in round one, while Mervin King and Gary Anderson will go head-to-head at the start of the tournament, which gets underway on July 20.

World Matchplay round one draw:

Phil Taylor vs. Stuart Kellett Terry Jenkins vs. Andy Smith Raymond van Barneveld vs. Mensur Suljovic Justin Pipe vs. Mark Webster Simon Whitlock vs. Jelle Klaasen Kevin Painter vs. Jamie Lewis James Wade vs. John Part Mervin King vs. Gary Anderson Michael van Gerwen vs. Colin Lloyd Kim Huybrechts vs. Peter Wright Wes Newton vs. Jamie Caven Dave Chisnall vs. Paul Nicholson Andy Hamilton vs. Ronnie Baxter Robert Thronton vs. Ian White Adrian Lewis vs. Ronnie Huybrechts Brendan Dolan vs. Steve Beaton