The Masters

Chris Dobey dumped out defending champion Joe Cullen on a dramatic opening night at the Cazoo Masters, as 2014 winner James Wade joined former...

Joe Cullen will open his defence of the title against World Championship quarter-finalist Chris Dobey on Friday night, as he bids to repeat last year’s heroics.

The action will conclude on Sunday January 29, with the quarter-finals in the afternoon session, followed by the semi-finals and final in a bumper evening session.

The first of a series of prize fund increases for 2023 has been confirmed by the PDC, with prize money being boosted from £220,000 to a total of £275,000.

Reigning champion Cullen takes on World Championship quarter-finalist Dobey in an intriguing first round tussle...

I've dreamed of this moment for a long time," said Cullen. "I felt like I was going to win it at the start of the day,...

I was trying too hard, I don't know why. I made mistakes and you can only blame yourself. I have to do better tomorrow, simple as that."

Chisnall also averaged over a ton (100.19) and hit nine 180s in a dominant 10-4 defeat of 2014 champion Wade.

"I need to up my game if I want to beat Jonny, he's a fantastic player who won a lot of titles last year."