Raymond van Barneveld showcased his legendary prowess in the International Open with a commanding 6-2 victory over Jonny Clayton. The match, held at the Sachsen Arena in Riesa, Germany, saw the Dutchman take an early 3-0 lead, which he maintained throughout the game.

Van Barneveld, a four-time world champion, displayed exceptional skill with an average score of 97.2, significantly higher than Clayton's 81.4. This victory not only highlighted Van Barneveld's experience but also his ability to perform under pressure.

In other matches, Wessel Nijman caused a minor upset by defeating Chris Dobey 6-3, while world number one Luke Humphries continued his dominant form with a 6-1 win over Dirk van Duijvenbode. Stephen Bunting also secured a hard-fought 6-4 victory against Darius Labanauskas.

The tournament saw some intense battles, with Gerwyn Price narrowly defeating Mike de Decker 6-4, and Cameron Menzies edging out James Wade 6-5. Peter Wright also advanced with a 6-5 win over Ritchie Edhouse.

Unfortunately, Rob Cross withdrew from the tournament due to illness, granting Martin Schindler a bye to the next round.

The International Open continues with the last-16 draw set to feature some exciting matchups, including Luke Humphries vs Ross Smith and Raymond van Barneveld vs Karel Sedlacek. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will take place on Sunday, promising more thrilling darts action.