Darts hero Raymond van Barneveld has tested positive for Covid-19, just hours after his defeat at the World Darts Championship.
Barney was swept aside 3-1 by 2018 winner Rob Cross in a pulsating encounter at Alexandra Palace on Thursday night in the final session before Christmas.
The Dutchman, competing at Ally Pally for the first time since u-turning on his decision to retire, had booked his place in round two with a comfortable 3-0 win over Lourence Ilagan.
With the crowd on his side, Barneveld made a roaring start to claim the opening set against Cross, only for the Englishman's class to tell and win nine of the next 12 legs to secure a place in round three of the competition.