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World Matchplay: Whitlock Finds Form in Blackpool but Runs into an Inspired Ian White

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Image courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDCSimon Whitlock produced an excellent performance to move into the second round of the World Matchplay with a convincing win against Jelle Klaasen but couldn’t progress further after Ian White fought back to deny him in a place in the last eight.

The world number nine, who reached the semi-finals last year, rediscovered his form to defeat Klaasen 10-4 and looked set to keep it going when he led White 9-6 but the Stoke thrower won seven straight legs to win. Continue reading →

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: Wonderful Whitlock Defeats Wade to Reach Last Four

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Image courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDCSIMON 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 →