Kevin Doets overcame a challenging match to defeat Noa-Lynn van Leuven 3-1 in the first round of the PDC World Championship. Van Leuven, notable for being the tournament’s first transgender competitor, initially led by winning the opening set. However, Doets rallied to seize control of the match, ultimately averaging 88.13 compared to van Leuven’s 87.02. He will now face 2023 champion Michael Smith in the next round.