SIMON WHITLOCK secured a high ranking in the UK Open Order of Merit, sealing his place in the third round of next month’s televised UK Open Finals. Continue reading
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World Cup of Darts: Australia Denied By Belgium in Tense Battle
Australia were denied a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup of Darts after being edged out by Belgium in a brutal doubles decider on Sunday afternoon in Frankfurt. Continue reading
World Cup of Darts: Australia Reach Last Eight
Australia progressed to the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts after Simon Whitlock and Paul Nicholson both won their singles matches against Gibraltar on Saturday. Continue reading
Grand Slam of Darts: Whitlock Relishing Tough Challenge
Determined Simon Whitlock is relishing the prospect of being in one of the toughest groups at this year’s Grand Slam of Darts – and believes it could spark a return to peak form.
Australia’s Whitlock has struggled to mark an impact in televised tournaments over the last month.
He has been drawn in a demanding group F for the round robin stage of the Grand Slam alongside fellow Premier League star Peter Wright, Northern Ireland’s Brendan Dolan and Michael Smith, who knocked Phil Taylor out of the World Championships last Christmas.
Only the top two qualify for the knockout stages, but Whitlock is confident he can progress in Wolverhampton. Continue reading
Bet Victor World Matchplay: Wonderful Whitlock Defeats Wade to Reach Last Four
SIMON WHITLOCK 16 – 10 James Wade
Simon Whitlock sealed his spot in the semi-finals of the Bet Victor World Matchplay with an excellent victory against James Wade in Blackpool.
Whitlock avenged his dramatic defeat at the hands of Wade at the same stage last year with a strong display, which included twelve 180s.
And the fourth seed, who averaged over 96 in the win, set his sets on winning the title after his last eight success. Continue reading