Painter brushes off Mason challenge

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On the first day of action after a three-day Christmas break, the 2004 runner-up was soon back into his stride at Alexandra Palace.

Mason led in each of the first three sets but Painter hit back each time to move within sight of victory. Finishes of 112 and 125 then put him on the brink and, after a brief rally by Mason, Painter soon closed out the contest.

Welshman Barrie Bates edged out Holland's Erwin Extercatte 4-3 to reach the third round for the first time in his career.

Both players had their chances in a tight contest but it was Bates who emerged victorious after Extercatte took the match to a deciding set.

Also through to the last-16 round is Kirk Shepherd after a thriller against Irishman Mick McGowan, which went to a tie-break.

McGowan missed four darts to win the match and eventually it was Shepherd who prevailed 4-3 after taking the final set 5-3.

Adrian Lewis, tipped by many as a future world champion, overcame Dutchman Vincent van der Voort 4-2, while former champion John Part eased through with a 4-1 win over German number one Mensur Suljovic.

James Wade also made progress, holding off a spirited comeback from Steve Beaton to win 4-3.