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The world number seven, a five-time World Championship semi-finalist, failed to rekindle the form which saw him defeat Robert Thornton in round two as the Dutchman progressed to the quarter-finals.

Stompe, who has already defeated Andy Jenkins and Alan Tabern on his Alexandra Palace debut, will now take Phil Taylor on New Year's Day - in a repeat of the German Championship final which he won a month ago.

Stompe said: "The crowd expected him to beat me, especially after the way he beat Robert Thornton, I think the pressure got to him.

"I had to go out, win the first set and shut the crowd up. You don't want to play two players - one is hard enough."

Australian number one Paul Nicholson booked a quarter-final spot with a 4-2 comeback win over Dennis Priestley.

He had been two sets down to the two-time world champion before battling back to set up a last eight meeting with James Wade or Vincent van der Voort on Friday.

Nicholson warned: "I have had one goal, to make the semi-finals and eight James or Vincent had better watch out because I am going to be more aggressive than ever.

"I am going to be dangerous, and I get to play at night-time which means I can practice more before my game, which is even better for me."

In Tuesday's other game, Mervyn King swept past Dennis Smith 4-1 to set up a quarter-final against Barrie Bates on Thursday.