Phil Taylor bid an emotional farewell to the World Matchplay by claiming an unprecedented 16th Winter Gardens title, after producing an imperious display to thrash Peter Wright 18-8 on a memorable night of action in Blackpool on Sunday evening. Continue reading “2017 World Matchplay: Finals Day Report!”
Phil Taylor’s World Matchplay fairy-tale continued as he recorded one of the finest victories of his illustrious career to dismantle Michael van Gerwen and set up a semi-final showdown against his former protégé Adrian Lewis at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Friday evening. Continue reading “2017 World Matchplay: Day Seven Report!”
Phil Taylor punished missed doubles from his old adversary Raymond van Barneveld to set up a quarter-final showdown with defending champion Michael van Gerwen, as Adrian Lewis and Alan Norris also triumphed on a dramatic night of action at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Wednesday evening. Continue reading “2017 World Matchplay: Day Five Report!”
Michael van Gerwen kicked off his bid for a third consecutive World Matchplay crown with a comprehensive win over former Lakeside world champion Stephen Bunting, as Adrian Lewis, Rob Cross and Simon Whitlock all recorded victories on the final night of first-round action at the Winter Gardens on Monday evening. Continue reading “2017 World Matchplay: Day Three Report!”
Phil Taylor kicked off his final World Matchplay campaign with victory over Gerwyn Price, to set up an enthralling second-round showdown with his old rival Raymond van Barneveld after a thrilling double-session at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday. Continue reading “2017 World Matchplay: Day Two Report!”
Gary Anderson has launched a scathing attack on PDC bosses over the hectic scheduling of tournaments, after edging through his first-round tie at the World Matchplay on Saturday evening. Continue reading “Angry Anderson blasts PDC bosses over scheduling ‘scam’!”
Gerwyn Price has bullishly claimed that Phil Taylor will be ‘worried’ about facing him, as ‘The Power’ prepares to begin his final World Matchplay campaign against the Welshman on Sunday evening at the Winter Gardens. Continue reading “Price: ‘Taylor will be more worried about me!’”
Former champion James Wade and Scottish stars Gary Anderson and Peter Wright will open the BetVictor World Matchplay on Saturday July 22nd, whilst defending champion Michael van Gerwen will begin his title defence on Monday 24th July, after the schedule of play was confirmed last week. Continue reading “2017 World Matchplay Schedule of Play!”