Welshman Jim Williams wins first PDC title

Welshman Jim Williams has won his first PDC title, beating Ricky Evans to take the Players Championship 6 title in Barnsley.

The 37-year-old edged ahead to beat Evans 8-6 after the Englishman levelled at 6-6.

Williams reached the final with a 7-5 triumph against Martin Schindler while Evans had beaten Danny Noppert 7-6 to take on the Welshman in the final.

Williams' compatriot Jonny Clayton lost 6-2 to Michael Smith in the last 16.

"I didn't feel any nerves all day until the last match darts," said Williams.

"It wasn't a great way to win it but it is a good feeling. It's a very long day and I haven't played that much in the last three years really so I had to battle through."

"To win it is great and hopefully now I feel like I belong and can kick on from here."