Bet Victor World Matchplay: Wonderful Whitlock Defeats Wade to Reach Last Four

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

Bet Victor World Matchplay: Whitlock Wins Opener

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

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

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