sentences:  Burnett secured the first shock of the 2012 World Championships by defeating fellow countryman and number six seed, Mark Webster, 3–2 in the first round.He lost nine out of the first ten legs in his second round match to John Part and, although he did win a set, was beaten 1–4.He then teamed up with Webster for the World Cup and together they reached the semi-finals with wins over Croatia and South Africa.