' The Spaniard ' was due to enter the tournament in round - three .
' The Spaniard ' received a bye in the absence of Michael van Gerwen , before losing to Joe Cullen in a high - quality fourth - round tussle .
' The Spaniard ' was due to enter the tournament in round - three but received a bye in the absence of Michael van Gerwen , before losing to Joe Cullen in a high - quality fourth - round tussle .