The schedule of play has been confirmed for the World Matchplay Darts later this month.
Teenage darting superstar Luke Littler has been drawn against three-time Blackpool champion Michael van Gerwen in a box-office first-round clash at the World Matchplay.
Jonny Clayton returned to winning ways with victory in the final of Players Championship 14 in Milton Keynes, as Luke Littler made another early exit.
Luke Littler carded one of the lowest averages of his career and won a 30-dart leg during a shock first-round exit to Robert Grundy at Players Championship 13.
Michael Smith hit back at comments from Peter 'Snakebite' Wright and admitted talk from the two-time world champion spurred him to victory at the World Cup of Darts.
Luke Humphries and Michael Smith helped England land a record-breaking fifth World Cup of Darts title and first since 2016 with a 10-6 victory over Austria.
Luke Humphries slammed in 151, 121, 130 and 112 checkouts as he shone during England's victory in the World Cup of Darts final against Austria.
# | Player | Total |
---|---|---|
1 | Luke Humphries | £1,492,250 |
2 | Michael van Gerwen | £1,060,500 |
3 | Michael Smith | £1,023,000 |
4 | Gerwyn Price | £617,250 |
5 | Nathan Aspinall | £606,500 |
6 | Rob Cross | £595,500 |
7 | Dimitri Van den Bergh | £497,250 |
8 | Dave Chisnall | £497,000 |
9 | Jonny Clayton | £490,000 |
10 | Peter Wright | £489,000 |
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