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Michael van Gerwen will start the defence of the World Darts Championship title against either former BDO world champion Jelle Klaasen or Northern Irelands Kevin Burness, after the draw was made live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon. Van Gerwen defeated Michael Smith to clinch his third world title 12 months ago but he can face a tough tie against his compatriot Klaasen - a semi-finalist in Alexandra Palace back in 2016. Second seed Rob Cross - who won the title back in 2018, faces a potential second-round showdown against former Premier League celebrity Kim Huybrechts, that faces Dutch kid Geert Nentjes in his opener. Grand Slam winner Gerwyn Price will lock horns with World Cup finalist William OConnor or even Finlands Marko Kantele, whilst last years finalist Michael Smith may face Singapore veteran Paul Lim, if Luke Woodhouse is overcome by him. Raymond van Barneveld will begin his final event ahead of retirement against American Darin Young that is experienced. The five-time world champion could face his protege Jeffrey p Zwaan if he overcomes Young in round one and is rival in his 28th and final World Championship. More to follow... Read more: bdbma.com