SIMON WHITLOCK 4 – 0 Jarkko Komula

Simon Whitlock claimed a straight sets victory over Jarkko Komula on Sunday afternoon as he eased through to the last 16 of the World Championship at London’s Alexandra Palace.

The world number four, who is now the favourite to reach the final following the shock elimination of Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, continued his solid start to the tournament and is yet to drop a set. Continue reading →

SIMON WHITLOCK 3 – 0 Ross Smith

Simon Whitlock made a fine start to his 2014 World Darts Championship campaign, dispatching of Alexandra Palace debutant Ross Smith in straight sets on Tuesday night.

Former runner-up Whitlock showed signs of the clinical finishing that saw him reach the final in 2010.

The Australian ace ended the match with a 56% checkout percentage and a 97 three-dart-average as he progressed to the second round convincingly. Continue reading →

Simon Whitlock will have the backing of Bet Victor when he arrow in to Alexandra Palace for the 2014 World Championship.

‘The Wizard’ will be sporting the BetVictor logo on his shirts throughout the biggest tournament in the sport after entering a new sponsorship deal. Continue reading →

Expectant Simon Whitlock believes he can emulate the proudest moment of his darting career and reach the World Championship final this Christmas.

The 44-year-old Australian is building up to the biggest tournament on the darting calendar, with the traditional festive period sporting feast getting underway at Alexandra Palace on Friday. Continue reading →

Simon Whitlock is aiming for glory in the sold-out ‘u moove Untouchables’ darts event, which takes place on Saturday at Portsmouth Pyramids Centre.

Whitlock, pictured here with Jody Gough and Tom Soane of title sponsors u moove, wants to be on top form at the Southsea venue as he completes his preparation for the World Championships later this month. Continue reading →