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Grand Slam of Darts: Whitlock Relishing Tough Challenge

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Image courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDCDetermined 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: Whitlock Wins Opener

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Image courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDCSIMON WHITLOCK 10 – 6 Kevin Painter

Simon Whitlock took victory in his first round clash with Kevin Painter at the Bet Victor World Matchplay on Saturday.

Whitlock won five of the last six legs to move into the last 16 with a strong opener at the Winter Gardens. Continue reading →

Whitlock Returns To Winning Ways

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Simon Whitlock clinched his first PDC title of 2014 by winning Players Championship 12 in Coventry on Sunday.

Whitlock defeated James Wade 6-3 in the final, which included a 154 checkout from ‘The Wizard’, as he picked up the £10,000 winner’s check. Continue reading →

World Cup of Darts: Whitlock’s Hamburg Hopes

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Simon Whitlock has declared his season up and running as he prepares to play a vital role in Australia’s World Cup of Darts campaign this weekend.

‘The Wizard’ experienced a disappointing Premier League campaign but is now looking ahead to an exciting remainder of the year.

Whitlock is hoping to build momentum as he teams up with Paul Nicholson to represent Australia in the World Cup in Hamburg. Continue reading →