Chris Dobey Wins Comeback Victory Over Gary Anderson

Chris Dobey claimed a surprise comeback win over Gary Anderson at Alexandra Palace, winning 4-1.

The World number 22 was motivated by annoying comments from Anderson mid-match.

Anderson took the opening set but surrendered the early advantage, crashing out after an emphatic defeat.

Dobey told Sky Sports that Anderson's comments annoyed him, but he tried to forget about it and focus on the game.

The Englishman will face either Rob Cross or Mervyn King in the next round after reaching the last 16 for the fourth time in five years.

Dobey's win sets up an exciting matchup in the next round, with the 32-year-old looking to continue his run in the tournament.

The comeback win was a massive victory for Dobey, who has been in good form lately.

Anderson's defeat was a shock, given his experience and success in the tournament.

The Scotsman had lifted the trophy in 2015 and 2016, but was unable to replicate that success this time around.

Dobey's victory was a testament to his skill and determination, as he came from behind to win 4-1.

The Englishman's next match will be closely watched, as he looks to continue his run in the tournament.

And Dobey will be confident of his chances, given his recent form and the momentum from his win over Anderson.

But the competition will be fierce, with several top players still in the running.

So Dobey will need to be at the top of his game if he is to succeed.

The tournament has already seen several upsets, with unseeded Alan Soutar winning 12 of the final 13 legs to stun UK Open Champion Danny Noppert.

Soutar's win was a surprise, given Noppert's high ranking and recent success.

But the Dundee firefighter was able to battle back from two sets down to claim a 4-2 victory.

The win was one of the best of Soutar's career, and he will be looking to continue his run in the tournament.

Portugal's Jose De Sousa also sparked an afternoon of comebacks and upsets, overturning a 3-0 deficit to defeat Ryan Searle 4-3.

The tournament is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with several top players still in the running.

And Dobey will be looking to make his mark, given his recent form and the momentum from his win over Anderson.

The Englishman's next match will be closely watched, as he looks to continue his run in the tournament.