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Luke Littler Dominates Early Rounds of Winmau World Masters
Luke Littler showcased an impressive performance as he swiftly advanced to the second round of the Winmau World Masters, requiring only 10 minutes to secure his victory. His opening match against the 2023 WDF world champion, Andy Baetens, concluded with a convincing 3-0 score, allowing Littler to prepare for a clash with James Wade in the next round. Wade earned his spot by overcoming Mike De Decker with a close 3-2 match earlier in the evening.
Littler’s solid form was evident from the start, demonstrating exceptional skill on his doubles. He successfully converted his first four attempts and finished with a completion rate of six out of nine on the outer ring, further solidifying his position as a formidable competitor.
Meanwhile, Canadian youth prodigy Colton Dunn caught the attention of many by decisively winning the Las Vegas Open Youth final against Milan Brinkman, signaling a bright future for young talent in the sport.
Nathan Aspinall also made headlines, achieving a stellar performance with six doubles hit out of eight attempts, capped by an impressive 161 finish on the bullseye. He defeated Andrew Gilding 3-0 and is set to face Cameron Menzies, who triumphed over Dave Chisnall in a 3-1 match.
Jonny Clayton Shines Amid High Competition
Jonny Clayton delivered the standout performance of the night, averaging an impressive 112.77 as he defeated Martin Schindler 3-1. This victory provided a much-needed win for Wales, especially following a disappointing loss in rugby union against France in the Six Nations.
Upcoming Matches
Clayton will next face Ryan Searle, who managed to overcome Chris Dobey with a score of 3-1. In this match, Searle capitalized on breaking Dobey twice in the fourth set after a series of initial legs favored the player throwing first.
Michael van Gerwen took to the stage sporting a new black and gold shirt in his match against qualifier Bradley Brooks, moving away from his iconic green attire to celebrate five years with his sponsor. Despite a shaky start, where he missed several darts, van Gerwen rallied to win 3-1 and will now compete against Dimitri Van den Bergh, who made a comeback to defeat Gary Anderson after dropping the first set.
Friday’s Results at the World Masters
- James Wade 3-2 Mike De Decker
- Dave Chisnall 1-3 Cameron Menzies
- Jonny Clayton 3-1 Martin Schindler
- Nathan Aspinall 3-0 Andrew Gilding
- Chris Dobey 1-3 Ryan Searle
- Luke Littler 3-0 Andy Baetens
- Michael van Gerwen 3-1 Bradley Brooks
- Gary Anderson 1-3 Dimitri Van den Bergh
Looking Ahead: Saturday’s Last-16 Fixtures
Afternoon Session (from 12:45 PM)
- William O’Connor vs Danny Noppert
- Damon Heta vs Gerwyn Price
- Stephen Bunting vs Peter Wright
- Luke Humphries vs Josh Rock
Evening Session (from 7 PM)
- Luke Littler vs James Wade
- Jonny Clayton vs Ryan Searle
- Michael van Gerwen vs Dimitri Van den Bergh
- Cameron Menzies vs Nathan Aspinall
Premier League Darts 2025 can be watched live on Sky Sports every Thursday from February 6 to May 29.
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