Gary Anderson sinks 112 and 116 checkouts as ‘The Flying Scotsman’ demolishes Simon Whitlock for opening win; the World Darts Championship runs all the way in which till the ultimate on January 3, 2024 – we’re again on Sunday afternoon at 12.30pm, stay on Sky Sports activities Darts
By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London
Final Up to date: 17/12/23 1:31am
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A glance again at a few of the finest motion from Evening Two of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
A glance again at a few of the finest motion from Evening Two of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
Gary Anderson was again on the Alexandra Palace stage and in relentless type because the 52-year-old crushed Simon Whitlock to cruise by way of on the World Darts Championship on Saturday.
The 2-time World Champion might presently be ranked 21 on this planet however he has statistically performed higher than anybody on the PDC circuit this yr.
World Darts Championship: Saturday Night Outcomes
Jamie Hughes 3-1 David Cameron (R1) Keane Barry 3-1 Reynaldo Rivera (R1) Scott Williams 3-1 Haruki Muramatsu (R1) Gary Anderson 3-0 Simon Whitlock (R2)
The legendary Scot, who turns 53 on December 22, will take pleasure in his Christmas at residence after racing by way of the opening set in 11, 14 and 18 darts with a median near 105.
Anderson, watched on by tennis star Jamie Murray, then defied a 106 checkout from the Aussie to clinch set two 3-1 and double his lead with three 180s to his identify.
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Anderson defeated Whitlock within the second spherical with this spectacular 116 checkout
Anderson defeated Whitlock within the second spherical with this spectacular 116 checkout
He quickly wrapped up a 3-0 with an aesthetic 116 end to finish the competition with a neat 98.3 common and 5 180s.
“The extra I play, the extra I get used to it, so fingers crossed. However I nonetheless wish to be 35 once more,” Anderson informed Sky Sports activities.
The flashy Scott Williams left his type on the Tour behind him as he rolled his well past Japan’s former World Cup of Darts semi-finalist Haruki Muramatsu to succeed in the subsequent spherical.
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Williams tried a no-look 180, then adopted it up with a 120 checkout in his first leg
Williams tried a no-look 180, then adopted it up with a 120 checkout in his first leg
‘Shaggy’ opening the match with a 120 checkout and even tried a blind 180 on his option to claiming an edgy set however he swept his method by way of the second with out reply.
Muramatsu claimed the third set to halve the deficit, however Williams sealed the deal when he nailed a show-stopping 127 on the bullseye to arrange a conflict in opposition to Danny Noppert on Thursday.
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Williams rounded off his win over Muramatsu this sensational 127 on the bull
Williams rounded off his win over Muramatsu this sensational 127 on the bull
Jamie Hughes lastly tasted success at Ally Pally on the fifth time of asking to succeed in the second spherical with a 3-1 victory in opposition to David Cameron.
The Tipton ace generally known as ‘Yozza’ sealed the victory on double eight earlier than exhibiting loads of emotion on the massive stage as he arrange a gathering with Krzysztof Ratajski of Poland.
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Jamie Hughes let loose all his feelings after his first ever victory on the Ally Pally stage
Jamie Hughes let loose all his feelings after his first ever victory on the Ally Pally stage
Keane Barry missed a complete of 26 darts at a double, whereas his Filipino opponent Reynaldo Rivera failed with 22 makes an attempt, but it surely was the Irishman who pinned a Shanghai 120 checkout on his option to a slow-burner of a win and a conflict in opposition to three-time champion Michael van Gerwen on Tuesday night.
Chizzy makes successful begin on Saturday afternoon
Dave Chisnall has struggled for type on the televised stage in 2023, however has picked up three European Tour titles in addition to successful two Gamers Championship occasions
World Darts Championship: Saturday Afternoon Outcomes
Lee Evans 3-0 Sandro Eric Sosing (R1) Connor Scutt 3-0 Krzysztof Kciuk (R1) Jules van Dongen 1-3 Darren Penhall (R1) Dave Chisnall 3-1 Cameron Menzies (R2)
Dave Chisnall broke the center of an emotional Cameron Menzies, who missed 5 darts to power a deciding set with the St Helens thrower finally coming by way of a difficult second-round tie 3-1.
Former Lakeside Championship semi-finalist Menzies spent Friday morning plumbing earlier than taking to the most important stage in world darts to defeat Rusty-Jake Rodriguez within the opening spherical.
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Cameron Menzies could not disguise his emotion after dropping to Dave Chisnall and exiting the World Darts Championship within the second spherical
Cameron Menzies could not disguise his emotion after dropping to Dave Chisnall and exiting the World Darts Championship within the second spherical
And he made a superb begin however ‘Chizzy’ recovered from a set all the way down to reel off three in a row and full a nice victory over the Scot with six 180s alongside the way in which.
Earlier, Connor Scutt was the choose of the gamers concerned within the first-round matches, returning a 95.97 common on his option to a 3-0 whitewash victory over Krzysztof Kciuk of Poland.
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Darren Penhall breezes the primary two legs of the third set, taking out a 108 and 120 in opposition to Jules van Dongen
Darren Penhall breezes the primary two legs of the third set, taking out a 108 and 120 in opposition to Jules van Dongen
Darren Penhall offered some extravagant moments throughout his 3-1 victory over Jules van Dongen, taking out three ton-plus finishes, whereas Lee Evans overcame Sandro Eric Sosing 3-0 to e-book a second-round assembly with the in-form Luke Humphries.
Got here out of retirement to play on the DPA circuit
Received 11 occasions to qualify for Ally Pally
English-born Australian is nicknamed ‘Clean Operator’
Wins on his World Championship debut
What’s taking place on Sunday on the World Darts Championship?
Fallon Sherrock makes her highly-anticipated return to Ally Pally. Can the ‘Queen of the Palace’ trigger one other seismic tungsten shock?
Luke Humphries – who has gained three of the game’s final 4 TV rating titles – will headline the motion when he takes on Lee Evans.
World Darts Championship: Sunday Afternoon Fixtures
Ricky Evans vs Simon Adams (R1) Jim Williams vs Norman Madhoo (R1) Matt Campbell vs Lourence Ilagan (R1) Joe Cullen vs Darren Penhall (R2)
Former Masters champion Joe Cullen will even function, whereas Fallon Sherrock goes head-to-head with quick-fire Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena on her Alexandra Palace return.
World Darts Championship: Sunday Night Fixtures
Dylan Slevin vs Florian Hempel (R1) Niels Zonneveld vs Darren Webster (R1) Jermaine Wattimena vs Fallon Sherrock (R1) Luke Humphries vs Lee Evans (R2)
The game’s largest occasion sees 96 gamers compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize cash at Alexandra Palace. You possibly can watch all of the motion stay on our devoted Sky Sports activities Darts channel.
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