REPORTS and results from day two at the 2008 PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The second day sees Saturday's losing players face off in the afternoon session and the winners meeting in the evening as the eight groups continue to battle at the Wolverhampton Civic.
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PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
Sunday November 16
Afternoon Session (12pm-5pm)
Simon Whitlock 5-0 Brian Woods
Gary Mawson 5-0 Kirk Shepherd
Vincent van der Voort 5-1 Phill Nixon
Mark Webster 5-0 Michael van Gerwen
Gary Anderson 5-2 Kevin Painter
Terry Jenkins 5-3 Colin Lloyd
Adrian Lewis 5-0 Niels de Ruiter
Wayne Mardle 5-4 Anastasia Dobromyslova
Evening Session (7.30pm-12am)
Mervyn King 5-3 Colin McGarry
Andy Hamilton 5-1 Alan Tabern
Darryl Fitton 5-2 Paul Nicholson
Wes Newton 5-3 Darin Young
Andy Jenkins 5-4 Phil Taylor
Raymond van Barneveld 5-3 Robert Thornton
James Wade 5-3 Denis Ovens
John Part 5-1 Kevin McDine
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SIMON WHITLOCK 5-0 BRIAN WOODS
AUSTRALIAN Simon Whitlock punished Brian Woods' missed doubles to bounce back to winning ways in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-0 win.
Whitlock had lost to Alan Tabern on the tournament's opening night, but hit back with a whitewash that leaves Cumbrian Woods all but eliminated from the tournament.
Woods missed doubles in the opening two legs in allowing Whitlock into the lead, and the Australian landed a 180 before hitting double four to move 3-0 up.
Whitlock hit a second maximum in leg four but trailed following a slow start - only for nine further missed doubles from Woods to give the World Championship finalist a chance, which he took on double eight.
Woods hit back with a 180 in leg five, but misses at the bull and two darts at double eight once again proved costly, with Whitlock capitalising to seal the win on double 18.
"I was hitting the treble pretty well but had a nightmare with my doubles," said Woods. "Some days they go in and others they don't.
"I could have won 5-0 if the doubles had gone in, but Simon hit his and deserved the win."
Whitlock now meets Andy Hamilton in the final group games, and said: "I'll have to raise another gear against Andy.
"I won't get as many chances against him but Brian was unlucky to miss so many doubles without any going in."
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GARY MAWSON 5-0 KIRK SHEPHERD
GARY MAWSON piled on the misery for Kirk Shepherd to record a whitewash victory on day two of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Shepherd was defeated 5-1 by Raymond van Barneveld on Saturday and suffered a second heavy loss to effectively end the youngster's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage.
Shepherd never got into his rhythm, allowing Mawson to recover from a slow start to take out 130 on the bull for the lead.
Double top and double 16 extended the American's lead to 3-0, before Mawson hit a 180 and a two-dart 96 checkout for a 4-0 cushion.
Shepherd was then unable to take advantage of missed doubles in the next before Mawson stepped in to record a fine victory on double two.
"It's a perfect win and I couldn't have asked for any more," said Mawson. "I was slow at the beginning and couldn't find anything for the first few throws but I'm very pleased how it came together.
"It's still up for grabs who goes through from our group and hopefully I can carry this on to Tuesday when I play Raymond van Barneveld."
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VINCENT VAN DER VOORT 5-1 PHILL NIXON
DUTCH ace Vincent van der Voort produced a classy display to see off Phill Nixon 5-1 in their second Group A game.
Van der Voort lost in a deciding leg to Andy Jenkins on Saturday, but grabbed two points in style to condemn Nixon to a second heavy loss.
The Dutchman took the first two legs comfortably before Nixon stepped in to get off the mark in the third on double four.
But a brace of double top finishes pushed van der Voort 4-1 up, and he sealed victory with an outstanding 146 checkout to end the match with an average of 99.98.
"It didn't feel like such a high average," admitted van der Voort. "It was hard work but everything went well after going wrong for me against Andy Jenkins on Saturday.
"Phill's a good player but he let me in and I took my chances. I've got Phil Taylor on Monday and I always look forward to playing him, I'll prepare well and look to keep this form."
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MARK WEBSTER 5-0 MICHAEL VAN GERWEN
MARK WEBSTER stormed to a confidence-boosting whitewash victory over Michael van Gerwen on day two of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The Welshman suffered a disappointing loss to Colin McGarry on Saturday, but bounced back in style against the young Dutchman.
Webster - the BDO World Champion - never gave van Gerwen a chance after a superb start, hitting 180s in the first two legs and a pair of double top finishes to take charge.
Double six put him 3-0 up, before missed doubles from van Gerwen allowed Webster to move a leg away from the win.
Webster returned from the break with throws of 123 and 140, and sealed victory in 14 darts.
"I needed to play well to get back some confidence and self-belief, and I did that," said Webster, who hit five from eight attempts at a double.
"I didn't expect to win 5-0 but it's a relief for me and I've lots to play for on Monday now when I play Mervyn King.
"He's a brilliant player and I'm looking to keep this up because I have to win to go through."
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GARY ANDERSON 5-2 KEVIN PAINTER
GARY ANDERSON kick-started his PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts challenge with a high-quality 5-2 win over Kevin Painter.
The Scot, a semi-finalist in Wolverhampton last year, suffered a 5-4 loss to newcomer Paul Nicholson on the opening day but hit back with a 97 average and five doubles from seven attempts against Painter.
The two met twice in last year's event, and shared another high-scoring contest, with Painter taking the opening leg before Anderson took out 116 on double 18 to level, with his opponent waiting on a finish.
Double top put Anderson in front, and the Scottish star then landed maximums in the next two legs before continuing his impeccable record on the doubles to lead 4-1.
Painter took out double top to break throw, but missed eight darts at a double in leg seven to give Anderson his chance for the win, which he took on double top.
"I started well and was pleased because it was much better than my first game," said Anderson.
"It's always hard against Kevin but he missed a few doubles and I stepped in."
Painter admitted: "Gary took out some good shots under pressure and the 116 was important. I felt better than my first game and scored well but my finishing was poor again and a player like Gary will punish you."
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TERRY JENKINS 5-3 COLIN LLOYD
VICTORY for Terry Jenkins over Colin Lloyd in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts left Group F wide open.
Defeats for the higher seeded duo - both ranked in the PDC's top ten - on the opening day saw them battling to stay in the tournament, with Lloyd's chances now relying on a Wes Newton victory against Darin Young.
Jenkins started the better of the two, hitting 180s in the opening two legs in taking a 2-0 lead as the pair began nervously.
Lloyd stepped in to take out double top in the third and then levelled on double 18, and the next two were shared to leave the pair locked at three-all.
Lloyd, though, missed two darts at double top to nick the seventh leg, with Jenkins having responded to a 171 score with a 180 before landing double ten.
The Ledbury man then sealed victory on double top, setting up his clash with Newton on Tuesday as a potential winner-takes all contest.
"I hit three 180s at crucial times and it kept me in the game," said Jenkins. "There was a lot of pressure on both of us and it showed, but I've got control of my own destiny now."
Lloyd admitted: "It was always going to be a tough game but I've had two bites at the cherry now and I shouldn't need to rely on other games.
"Terry took the lead and I got it back but I missed doubles late on and he took his chances. But I threw some half-decent darts and will be confident for Darin Young on Tuesday."
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ADRIAN LEWIS 5-0 NIELS DE RUITER
ADRIAN LEWIS stormed back to top form with a 5-0 whitewash of Niels de Ruiter.
Lewis was disappointing in a loss to Denis Ovens on Saturday, but saw off the Dutch youngster with ease.
Double nine gave him the first leg, and two double top finishes put him 3-0 up.
Lewis then landed back-to-back 180s in the next to leave 41, with a maximum from de Ruiter in reply not enough to prevent the Stoke star taking out double 16 for an 11-darter.
Lewis missed his doubles in the next, but a missed chance at the bull from de Ruiter gave him a second chance for the win, which he eventually took on double one.
"I didn't play brilliant darts but I did what I had to do," said Lewis. "We were both patchy but I was pleased with the 11-darter.
"I feel I've got more in me and I'm happy with the win, but I'll have to step it up against James Wade on Tuesday."
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WAYNE MARDLE 5-4 ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA
ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA came within a whisker of becoming the first female to win a televised darts match, coming from 4-0 down to take Wayne
Mardle to a deciding leg in their second group game at the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The Women's World Champion battled back from the brink of defeat with finishes of 116 and 120 in levelling with Mardle, only to miss out in the deciding leg of the game.
The glamorous Russian, who lost to John Part on Saturday, needs the Canadian to defeat Kevin McDine on Sunday evening to stay mathematically in the tournament, before facing the youngster on Monday in her final group game.
"It was a brilliant game," said Dobromyslova. "The crowd were great and got behind me when I started coming back.
"I lost 5-1 and now 5-4 so I'm getting better, and maybe I'll win my next match!"
Mardle stepped in to win the opening leg after the Russian failed to set up a double, and a 106 finish put him 2-0 up.
Dobromyslova was first to the finish in the next two, but misses allowed Mardle in twice on double top to move to the brink of victory.
But Dobromyslova returned from the break with a 15-darter and landed double ten to reduce the arrears to 4-2.
A 116 checkout, finishing on double top, put her within a leg before a 120 finish saw her send the contest into a decider.
But Mardle was first to the double, with Dobromyslova leaving 16 but never getting a chance as the Essex star hit double 16 for the win.
"She was better than me and I got away with it," said Mardle. "I needed to win that because I'm slightly off form at the moment and that alone made it tough for me.
"It was always going to be hard anyway, Anastasia's a great player and deservedly the Women's World Champion, but I managed to hit some doubles when I needed to.
"I put myself in trouble by losing 5-0 to Kevin but all I can do is keep winning and hopefully I can do enough to go through."
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ANDY HAMILTON 5-1 ALAN TABERN
ANDY HAMILTON effectively booked his PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts second round spot with a 5-1 win over Alan Tabern.
The 2007 runner-up has made a strong start to his challenge in Wolverhampton this year, defeating Brian Woods on Saturday and in-form Tabern in his second group game.
Hamilton hit a 180 in a 12-darter to open the match, and stepped in to win the second after Tabern wasted two 180s by missing two darts for the leg.
The St Helens man won the third leg on double 18, but double ten and double nine put Hamilton a leg away from victory.
Hamilton then hit a 14-darter in leg six to wrap up a comprehensive win and leave himself in pole position in Group B.
"I'm on four points now and in a very good position," said Hamilton. "Last year I reached the final and I love it on stage in Wolverhampton!"
Tabern now needs to win his final game against Brian Woods, and hope Hamilton defeats Simon Whitlock if he is to qualify.
"I felt good up there but Andy was great and deserved to win," said Tabern. "The second leg was important but I had shots at doubles and didn't take them."
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DARRYL FITTON 5-2 PAUL NICHOLSON
DARRYL FITTON powered past Paul Nicholson 5-2 to put one foot into the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Fitton's second successive win in the event means he needs only to avoid defeat to Gary Anderson on Tuesday night to ensure his last 16 place.
The Stockport star averaged 97 in an impressive display, hitting five 180s and missing only two darts at a double in the seven legs.
Nicholson had opened with a victory over Anderson, and shared a tight first four legs before Fitton pulled clear for the win.
The Australian number one had his chance in leg three, but missed two darts for a 2-1 lead before Fitton took out double four.
Fitton landed a 180 in the fourth, but a superb 103 checkout saw Nicholson level - only to see it bettered by a 117 finish from the Englishman.
Double 12 saw Fitton break throw, and a sensational 11-darter ensured his victory, with scores of 180, 140 and 135 followed by double 18.
"I'm very pleased with the win but I was a little erratic," said Fitton. "I was hitting the 180s and my finishes but need to polish up my scoring in between."
Nicholson added: "I think I played better than my first game but Darryl was far too good.
"I have to defeat Kevin Painter in my last game and I'm a big admirer of his. He's a heavy scorer and I know I'll have to take my chances."
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WES NEWTON 5-3 DARIN YOUNG
ITV Wildcard Qualifier Wes Newton claimed a second successive victory in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-3 defeat of Darin Young.
Newton now has one foot in the second round of the tournament at the Wolverhampton Civic, having battled through over 200 players just to win a place in the tournament.
Young took the game's opening leg on double five, but Newton won the next two on double 16 and double top after misses from the American to edge himself ahead.
A 75 finish from Young levelled the game before the duo shared the next two to leave the scores locked at three-all.
Newton moved a leg away from victory on double 12, and though Young landed a maximum in leg eight the Fleetwood-based star took out 100 for the win.
"I don't think I'm playing as well as I can but I'm winning so that's a bonus," said Newton.
"I can play better but at the end of the day I've won two games and I can relax a bit and let my 'A Game' come out."
Young must win his final clash of the group phase, against Colin Lloyd on Tuesday, if he is to qualify, and he admitted: "I didn't come up with the performance I needed and if you don't hit your doubles you get what you deserve.
"I felt good but Wes hit some good shots. Hopefully I can come up with a win against Colin on Tuesday."
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ANDY JENKINS 5-4 PHIL TAYLOR
DEFENDING PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts champion Phil Taylor faces a winner-takes-all battle with Vincent van der Voort on Monday night after a 5-4 loss to Andy Jenkins.
Jenkins produced a superb performance to record the first win over Taylor in his career and ensure his spot in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.
He led 2-0 and 3-2 before Taylor hit back to lead, but the Portsmouth man sent the game into a decider before hitting a sensational 12-darter against the throw to take victory.
"I'm so proud to have beaten Phil," said Jenkins. "He's the best player ever and it means a lot to me.
"Getting into the second round was always going to be tough but I knew I had to play that well if I was going to beat Phil and I did it."
Jenkins took out a 15-darter to break throw in the opening leg, following two misses from Taylor, and then landed a 180 and double six to step in and double his advantage.
Taylor kicked into gear to win leg three, with a 180 pushing him clear before he took out double ten to get off the mark and then hit three successive 140s in the next to level.
A fine 11-darter put Jenkins 3-2 up, only for Taylor to respond and win leg six, before double top in the next put him front for the first time.
Jenkins won leg eight on double 16 to send the game into a decider, which he opened with a 180.
He added a 140 before setting up a finish, and took out 104 with Taylor waiting on 68 to claim the biggest win of his career.
"I didn't play badly but Andy played some great darts under pressure and showed a lot of bottle," said Taylor.
"His confidence grew after winning the first leg and full credit to him.
"I know what I have to do and I've no choice but to win or go home. It's as simple as that and it's knockout darts for me now against Vincent - but that will bring out the best in me."
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RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD 5-3 ROBERT THORNTON
RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD came from 3-1 down to defeat Robert Thornton 5-3 and remain unbeaten in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The Dutchman, the number two seed, looked set to become Thornton's latest big-name scalp when the Scot - a semi-finalist in the European Championship recently - stormed into the lead.
But van Barneveld showed his quality with four stunning legs to put one foot into the second round.
Thornton landed a 180 in taking the first leg, and double 18 saw him move 2-0 up before van Barneveld fired in a 13-darter to break throw and get off the mark.
A missed double top allowed Thornton to win the fourth leg on the same bed and move 3-1 up.
He also hit 180s in the next two, but van Barneveld landed 15-darters to deny the Scot and square the game.
The five-time World Champion hit a 180 and a 121 finish in winning the next to lead for the first time, before a 13-darter sealed his win.
"I know what Robert can do and he's a world class player," said van Barneveld. "I had to score highly but to come from 3-1 down was tough.
"I had good belief and hit some good shots that helped me."
Thornton now needs to defeat Kirk Shepherd in his final game if he is to qualify, and said: "I played a lot better than in my first game but I can't argue with the result - Raymond was superb."
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JAMES WADE 5-3 DENIS OVENS
JAMES WADE battled back from 3-1 down with one of his finest ever performances to defeat Denis Ovens 5-3 and remain unbeaten in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Ovens started superbly to lead 3-1, including a 11-darter and some clinical finishing to take advantage, with Wade needing to produce a 12-dart leg to get off the mark.
A 177 set up a double 12 finish for the PDC world number three in the fifth leg, and double ten saw him level at three-all.
Wade then took out an 11-darter with a 98 finish to lead and wrapped up the win in 12 darts, following scores of 140, 140 and 180 with a 41 checkout to ensure his second win.
Wade's average of 111.03 was his highest ever in a televised game, and puts him in pole position to win Group G.
"I'm happy to win but that was a very tough game," said Wade. "Denis was doing a job on me early on and I looked dead and buried at 3-1, but I managed to turn it around."
Ovens needs to defeat Niels de Ruiter on Tuesday if he is to qualify for round two, and said: "James showed why he's world number three and came back very well, but now I have to win my third game and know what I have to do."
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JOHN PART 5-1 KEVIN McDINE
PDC WORLD CHAMPION John Part booked his place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-1 win over Kevin McDine.
Part followed up his 5-1 victory over Anastasia Dobromyslova with another clinical display to ensure his place in the knockout phase of the tournament.
McDine actually took the opening leg of the clash, on double 16, but a superb 135 finish from Part set him on his way.
The Canadian broke throw on double 16 in the next leg and punished two missed doubles from the 2007 semi-finalist with double five for a 3-1 lead.
A further miss from McDine, at double 12 for a 141 finish, proved costly as Part landed double top, before he sealed the win on double 16.
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The second day sees Saturday's losing players face off in the afternoon session and the winners meeting in the evening as the eight groups continue to battle at the Wolverhampton Civic.
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PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts
Sunday November 16
Afternoon Session (12pm-5pm)
Simon Whitlock 5-0 Brian Woods
Gary Mawson 5-0 Kirk Shepherd
Vincent van der Voort 5-1 Phill Nixon
Mark Webster 5-0 Michael van Gerwen
Gary Anderson 5-2 Kevin Painter
Terry Jenkins 5-3 Colin Lloyd
Adrian Lewis 5-0 Niels de Ruiter
Wayne Mardle 5-4 Anastasia Dobromyslova
Evening Session (7.30pm-12am)
Mervyn King 5-3 Colin McGarry
Andy Hamilton 5-1 Alan Tabern
Darryl Fitton 5-2 Paul Nicholson
Wes Newton 5-3 Darin Young
Andy Jenkins 5-4 Phil Taylor
Raymond van Barneveld 5-3 Robert Thornton
James Wade 5-3 Denis Ovens
John Part 5-1 Kevin McDine
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SIMON WHITLOCK 5-0 BRIAN WOODS
AUSTRALIAN Simon Whitlock punished Brian Woods' missed doubles to bounce back to winning ways in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-0 win.
Whitlock had lost to Alan Tabern on the tournament's opening night, but hit back with a whitewash that leaves Cumbrian Woods all but eliminated from the tournament.
Woods missed doubles in the opening two legs in allowing Whitlock into the lead, and the Australian landed a 180 before hitting double four to move 3-0 up.
Whitlock hit a second maximum in leg four but trailed following a slow start - only for nine further missed doubles from Woods to give the World Championship finalist a chance, which he took on double eight.
Woods hit back with a 180 in leg five, but misses at the bull and two darts at double eight once again proved costly, with Whitlock capitalising to seal the win on double 18.
"I was hitting the treble pretty well but had a nightmare with my doubles," said Woods. "Some days they go in and others they don't.
"I could have won 5-0 if the doubles had gone in, but Simon hit his and deserved the win."
Whitlock now meets Andy Hamilton in the final group games, and said: "I'll have to raise another gear against Andy.
"I won't get as many chances against him but Brian was unlucky to miss so many doubles without any going in."
Match Stats
|
Brian Woods |
0-5 |
Simon Whitlock |
|
7 |
100+ |
4 |
|
4 |
140+ |
2 |
|
2 |
180 |
2 |
|
27.61 |
Ave1 |
28.15 |
|
82.83 |
Ave3 |
84.44 |
|
- |
High Finish |
76 |
GARY MAWSON 5-0 KIRK SHEPHERD
GARY MAWSON piled on the misery for Kirk Shepherd to record a whitewash victory on day two of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Shepherd was defeated 5-1 by Raymond van Barneveld on Saturday and suffered a second heavy loss to effectively end the youngster's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage.
Shepherd never got into his rhythm, allowing Mawson to recover from a slow start to take out 130 on the bull for the lead.
Double top and double 16 extended the American's lead to 3-0, before Mawson hit a 180 and a two-dart 96 checkout for a 4-0 cushion.
Shepherd was then unable to take advantage of missed doubles in the next before Mawson stepped in to record a fine victory on double two.
"It's a perfect win and I couldn't have asked for any more," said Mawson. "I was slow at the beginning and couldn't find anything for the first few throws but I'm very pleased how it came together.
"It's still up for grabs who goes through from our group and hopefully I can carry this on to Tuesday when I play Raymond van Barneveld."
Match Stats
|
Gary Mawson |
5-0 |
Kirk Shepherd |
|
6 |
100+ |
5 |
|
2 |
140+ |
2 |
|
1 |
180 |
0 |
|
27.23 |
Ave1 |
24.97 |
|
81.68 |
Ave3 |
74.90 |
|
130 |
High Finish |
- |
VINCENT VAN DER VOORT 5-1 PHILL NIXON
DUTCH ace Vincent van der Voort produced a classy display to see off Phill Nixon 5-1 in their second Group A game.
Van der Voort lost in a deciding leg to Andy Jenkins on Saturday, but grabbed two points in style to condemn Nixon to a second heavy loss.
The Dutchman took the first two legs comfortably before Nixon stepped in to get off the mark in the third on double four.
But a brace of double top finishes pushed van der Voort 4-1 up, and he sealed victory with an outstanding 146 checkout to end the match with an average of 99.98.
"It didn't feel like such a high average," admitted van der Voort. "It was hard work but everything went well after going wrong for me against Andy Jenkins on Saturday.
"Phill's a good player but he let me in and I took my chances. I've got Phil Taylor on Monday and I always look forward to playing him, I'll prepare well and look to keep this form."
Match Stats
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Phill |
1-5 |
Vincent |
|
7 |
100+ |
11 |
|
5 |
140+ |
5 |
|
0 |
180 |
1 |
|
28.44 |
Ave1 |
33.33 |
|
85.33 |
Ave3 |
99.98 |
|
8 |
High Finish |
146 |
MARK WEBSTER 5-0 MICHAEL VAN GERWEN
MARK WEBSTER stormed to a confidence-boosting whitewash victory over Michael van Gerwen on day two of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The Welshman suffered a disappointing loss to Colin McGarry on Saturday, but bounced back in style against the young Dutchman.
Webster - the BDO World Champion - never gave van Gerwen a chance after a superb start, hitting 180s in the first two legs and a pair of double top finishes to take charge.
Double six put him 3-0 up, before missed doubles from van Gerwen allowed Webster to move a leg away from the win.
Webster returned from the break with throws of 123 and 140, and sealed victory in 14 darts.
"I needed to play well to get back some confidence and self-belief, and I did that," said Webster, who hit five from eight attempts at a double.
"I didn't expect to win 5-0 but it's a relief for me and I've lots to play for on Monday now when I play Mervyn King.
"He's a brilliant player and I'm looking to keep this up because I have to win to go through."
Match Stats
|
Mark |
5-0 |
Michael |
|
7 |
100+ |
7 |
|
1 |
140+ |
2 |
|
2 |
180 |
0 |
|
31.31 |
Ave1 |
25.21 |
|
93.93 |
Ave3 |
75.62 |
|
65 |
High Finish |
- |
GARY ANDERSON 5-2 KEVIN PAINTER
GARY ANDERSON kick-started his PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts challenge with a high-quality 5-2 win over Kevin Painter.
The Scot, a semi-finalist in Wolverhampton last year, suffered a 5-4 loss to newcomer Paul Nicholson on the opening day but hit back with a 97 average and five doubles from seven attempts against Painter.
The two met twice in last year's event, and shared another high-scoring contest, with Painter taking the opening leg before Anderson took out 116 on double 18 to level, with his opponent waiting on a finish.
Double top put Anderson in front, and the Scottish star then landed maximums in the next two legs before continuing his impeccable record on the doubles to lead 4-1.
Painter took out double top to break throw, but missed eight darts at a double in leg seven to give Anderson his chance for the win, which he took on double top.
"I started well and was pleased because it was much better than my first game," said Anderson.
"It's always hard against Kevin but he missed a few doubles and I stepped in."
Painter admitted: "Gary took out some good shots under pressure and the 116 was important. I felt better than my first game and scored well but my finishing was poor again and a player like Gary will punish you."
Match Stats
|
Kevin Painter |
2-5 |
Gary Anderson |
|
9 |
100+ |
8 |
|
3 |
140+ |
6 |
|
1 |
180 |
2 |
|
28.47 |
Ave1 |
32.13 |
|
85.40 |
Ave3 |
96.40 |
|
65 |
High Finish |
116 |
TERRY JENKINS 5-3 COLIN LLOYD
VICTORY for Terry Jenkins over Colin Lloyd in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts left Group F wide open.
Defeats for the higher seeded duo - both ranked in the PDC's top ten - on the opening day saw them battling to stay in the tournament, with Lloyd's chances now relying on a Wes Newton victory against Darin Young.
Jenkins started the better of the two, hitting 180s in the opening two legs in taking a 2-0 lead as the pair began nervously.
Lloyd stepped in to take out double top in the third and then levelled on double 18, and the next two were shared to leave the pair locked at three-all.
Lloyd, though, missed two darts at double top to nick the seventh leg, with Jenkins having responded to a 171 score with a 180 before landing double ten.
The Ledbury man then sealed victory on double top, setting up his clash with Newton on Tuesday as a potential winner-takes all contest.
"I hit three 180s at crucial times and it kept me in the game," said Jenkins. "There was a lot of pressure on both of us and it showed, but I've got control of my own destiny now."
Lloyd admitted: "It was always going to be a tough game but I've had two bites at the cherry now and I shouldn't need to rely on other games.
"Terry took the lead and I got it back but I missed doubles late on and he took his chances. But I threw some half-decent darts and will be confident for Darin Young on Tuesday."
Match Stats
|
Terry Jenkins |
0-5 |
Colin Lloyd |
|
9 |
100+ |
12 |
|
8 |
140+ |
6 |
|
3 |
180 |
0 |
|
28.54 |
Ave1 |
28.13 |
|
85.61 |
Ave3 |
84.38 |
|
60 |
High Finish |
69 |
ADRIAN LEWIS 5-0 NIELS DE RUITER
ADRIAN LEWIS stormed back to top form with a 5-0 whitewash of Niels de Ruiter.
Lewis was disappointing in a loss to Denis Ovens on Saturday, but saw off the Dutch youngster with ease.
Double nine gave him the first leg, and two double top finishes put him 3-0 up.
Lewis then landed back-to-back 180s in the next to leave 41, with a maximum from de Ruiter in reply not enough to prevent the Stoke star taking out double 16 for an 11-darter.
Lewis missed his doubles in the next, but a missed chance at the bull from de Ruiter gave him a second chance for the win, which he eventually took on double one.
"I didn't play brilliant darts but I did what I had to do," said Lewis. "We were both patchy but I was pleased with the 11-darter.
"I feel I've got more in me and I'm happy with the win, but I'll have to step it up against James Wade on Tuesday."
Match Stats
|
Adrian Lewis |
5-0 |
Niels de Ruiter |
|
7 |
100+ |
10 |
|
2 |
140+ |
1 |
|
2 |
180 |
1 |
|
29.82 |
Ave1 |
28.13 |
|
89.46 |
Ave3 |
84.38 |
|
48 |
High Finish |
- |
WAYNE MARDLE 5-4 ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA
ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA came within a whisker of becoming the first female to win a televised darts match, coming from 4-0 down to take Wayne
Mardle to a deciding leg in their second group game at the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The Women's World Champion battled back from the brink of defeat with finishes of 116 and 120 in levelling with Mardle, only to miss out in the deciding leg of the game.
The glamorous Russian, who lost to John Part on Saturday, needs the Canadian to defeat Kevin McDine on Sunday evening to stay mathematically in the tournament, before facing the youngster on Monday in her final group game.
"It was a brilliant game," said Dobromyslova. "The crowd were great and got behind me when I started coming back.
"I lost 5-1 and now 5-4 so I'm getting better, and maybe I'll win my next match!"
Mardle stepped in to win the opening leg after the Russian failed to set up a double, and a 106 finish put him 2-0 up.
Dobromyslova was first to the finish in the next two, but misses allowed Mardle in twice on double top to move to the brink of victory.
But Dobromyslova returned from the break with a 15-darter and landed double ten to reduce the arrears to 4-2.
A 116 checkout, finishing on double top, put her within a leg before a 120 finish saw her send the contest into a decider.
But Mardle was first to the double, with Dobromyslova leaving 16 but never getting a chance as the Essex star hit double 16 for the win.
"She was better than me and I got away with it," said Mardle. "I needed to win that because I'm slightly off form at the moment and that alone made it tough for me.
"It was always going to be hard anyway, Anastasia's a great player and deservedly the Women's World Champion, but I managed to hit some doubles when I needed to.
"I put myself in trouble by losing 5-0 to Kevin but all I can do is keep winning and hopefully I can do enough to go through."
Match Stats
|
Anastasia Dobromyslova |
4-5 |
Wayne Mardle |
|
22 |
100+ |
12 |
|
3 |
140+ |
1 |
|
0 |
180 |
0 |
|
28.69 |
Ave1 |
26.43 |
|
86.07 |
Ave3 |
79.28 |
|
120,116 |
High Finish |
106 |
MERVYN KING 5-3 COLIN McGARRY
MERVYN KING secured a place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-3 defeat of Colin McGarry.
King followed up his opening win over Michael van Gerwen with another solid display to defeat the ITV Wildcard Qualifier, setting his stall out with a 13-dart leg to open the game.
He landed a 180 on his way to a 2-0 lead before McGarry got off the mark on double top.
A 112 finish, following a second maximum, put King in the driving seat, only for McGarry to win two of the next three to ensure some nervy moments at 4-3.
But King landed a 180 to set up a finish in the next, and sealed victory on double eight after both players endured some nervy moments at the double.
"I'm happy in bits with my performance," said King. "I took advantage of Colin's slow start and I'm glad I did because he came back strongly.
"To be sure of a place in the last 16 is a boost but I know I'm capable of better than that."
McGarry must now defeat Michael van Gerwen in his final game if he is to win through to the second round, with the Dutch youngster unable to qualify after suffering two heavy defeats.
"I didn't play as well as I can but I gave Mervyn a run for his money," said McGarry, from Larne in Northern Ireland. "Hopefully I can perform better on Monday and take the last spot."
Match Stats
|
Colin McGarry |
3-5 |
Mervyn King |
|
11 |
100+ |
9 |
|
4 |
140+ |
4 |
|
0 |
180 |
3 |
|
26.69 |
Ave1 |
29.94 |
|
80.23 |
Ave3 |
89.81 |
|
100 |
High Finish |
112 |
ANDY HAMILTON 5-1 ALAN TABERN
ANDY HAMILTON effectively booked his PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts second round spot with a 5-1 win over Alan Tabern.
The 2007 runner-up has made a strong start to his challenge in Wolverhampton this year, defeating Brian Woods on Saturday and in-form Tabern in his second group game.
Hamilton hit a 180 in a 12-darter to open the match, and stepped in to win the second after Tabern wasted two 180s by missing two darts for the leg.
The St Helens man won the third leg on double 18, but double ten and double nine put Hamilton a leg away from victory.
Hamilton then hit a 14-darter in leg six to wrap up a comprehensive win and leave himself in pole position in Group B.
"I'm on four points now and in a very good position," said Hamilton. "Last year I reached the final and I love it on stage in Wolverhampton!"
Tabern now needs to win his final game against Brian Woods, and hope Hamilton defeats Simon Whitlock if he is to qualify.
"I felt good up there but Andy was great and deserved to win," said Tabern. "The second leg was important but I had shots at doubles and didn't take them."
Match Stats
|
Andy Hamilton |
5-1 |
Alan Tabern |
|
9 |
100+ |
5 |
|
6 |
140+ |
6 |
|
1 |
180 |
2 |
|
31.98 |
Ave1 |
31.52 |
|
95.94 |
Ave3 |
94.57 |
|
47 |
High Finish |
36 |
DARRYL FITTON 5-2 PAUL NICHOLSON
DARRYL FITTON powered past Paul Nicholson 5-2 to put one foot into the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Fitton's second successive win in the event means he needs only to avoid defeat to Gary Anderson on Tuesday night to ensure his last 16 place.
The Stockport star averaged 97 in an impressive display, hitting five 180s and missing only two darts at a double in the seven legs.
Nicholson had opened with a victory over Anderson, and shared a tight first four legs before Fitton pulled clear for the win.
The Australian number one had his chance in leg three, but missed two darts for a 2-1 lead before Fitton took out double four.
Fitton landed a 180 in the fourth, but a superb 103 checkout saw Nicholson level - only to see it bettered by a 117 finish from the Englishman.
Double 12 saw Fitton break throw, and a sensational 11-darter ensured his victory, with scores of 180, 140 and 135 followed by double 18.
"I'm very pleased with the win but I was a little erratic," said Fitton. "I was hitting the 180s and my finishes but need to polish up my scoring in between."
Nicholson added: "I think I played better than my first game but Darryl was far too good.
"I have to defeat Kevin Painter in my last game and I'm a big admirer of his. He's a heavy scorer and I know I'll have to take my chances."
Match Stats
|
Darryl Fitton |
5-2 |
Paul Nicholson |
|
5 |
100+ |
11 |
|
4 |
140+ |
7 |
|
5 |
180 |
- |
|
32.31 |
Ave1 |
31.30 |
|
96.92 |
Ave3 |
93.90 |
|
117 |
High Finish |
103 |
WES NEWTON 5-3 DARIN YOUNG
ITV Wildcard Qualifier Wes Newton claimed a second successive victory in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-3 defeat of Darin Young.
Newton now has one foot in the second round of the tournament at the Wolverhampton Civic, having battled through over 200 players just to win a place in the tournament.
Young took the game's opening leg on double five, but Newton won the next two on double 16 and double top after misses from the American to edge himself ahead.
A 75 finish from Young levelled the game before the duo shared the next two to leave the scores locked at three-all.
Newton moved a leg away from victory on double 12, and though Young landed a maximum in leg eight the Fleetwood-based star took out 100 for the win.
"I don't think I'm playing as well as I can but I'm winning so that's a bonus," said Newton.
"I can play better but at the end of the day I've won two games and I can relax a bit and let my 'A Game' come out."
Young must win his final clash of the group phase, against Colin Lloyd on Tuesday, if he is to qualify, and he admitted: "I didn't come up with the performance I needed and if you don't hit your doubles you get what you deserve.
"I felt good but Wes hit some good shots. Hopefully I can come up with a win against Colin on Tuesday."
Match Stats
|
Darin Young |
3-5 |
Wes Newton |
|
11 |
100+ |
13 |
|
5 |
140+ |
2 |
|
2 |
180 |
0 |
|
28.43 |
Ave1 |
27.73 |
|
85.30 |
Ave3 |
83.18 |
|
75 |
High Finish |
100 |
ANDY JENKINS 5-4 PHIL TAYLOR
DEFENDING PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts champion Phil Taylor faces a winner-takes-all battle with Vincent van der Voort on Monday night after a 5-4 loss to Andy Jenkins.
Jenkins produced a superb performance to record the first win over Taylor in his career and ensure his spot in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.
He led 2-0 and 3-2 before Taylor hit back to lead, but the Portsmouth man sent the game into a decider before hitting a sensational 12-darter against the throw to take victory.
"I'm so proud to have beaten Phil," said Jenkins. "He's the best player ever and it means a lot to me.
"Getting into the second round was always going to be tough but I knew I had to play that well if I was going to beat Phil and I did it."
Jenkins took out a 15-darter to break throw in the opening leg, following two misses from Taylor, and then landed a 180 and double six to step in and double his advantage.
Taylor kicked into gear to win leg three, with a 180 pushing him clear before he took out double ten to get off the mark and then hit three successive 140s in the next to level.
A fine 11-darter put Jenkins 3-2 up, only for Taylor to respond and win leg six, before double top in the next put him front for the first time.
Jenkins won leg eight on double 16 to send the game into a decider, which he opened with a 180.
He added a 140 before setting up a finish, and took out 104 with Taylor waiting on 68 to claim the biggest win of his career.
"I didn't play badly but Andy played some great darts under pressure and showed a lot of bottle," said Taylor.
"His confidence grew after winning the first leg and full credit to him.
"I know what I have to do and I've no choice but to win or go home. It's as simple as that and it's knockout darts for me now against Vincent - but that will bring out the best in me."
Match Stats
|
Phil Taylor |
4-5 |
Andy Jenkins |
|
10 |
100+ |
11 |
|
9 |
140+ |
8 |
|
2 |
180 |
3 |
|
34.31 |
Ave1 |
32.30 |
|
102.94 |
Ave3 |
96.89 |
|
40 x2 |
High Finish |
104 |
RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD 5-3 ROBERT THORNTON
RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD came from 3-1 down to defeat Robert Thornton 5-3 and remain unbeaten in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
The Dutchman, the number two seed, looked set to become Thornton's latest big-name scalp when the Scot - a semi-finalist in the European Championship recently - stormed into the lead.
But van Barneveld showed his quality with four stunning legs to put one foot into the second round.
Thornton landed a 180 in taking the first leg, and double 18 saw him move 2-0 up before van Barneveld fired in a 13-darter to break throw and get off the mark.
A missed double top allowed Thornton to win the fourth leg on the same bed and move 3-1 up.
He also hit 180s in the next two, but van Barneveld landed 15-darters to deny the Scot and square the game.
The five-time World Champion hit a 180 and a 121 finish in winning the next to lead for the first time, before a 13-darter sealed his win.
"I know what Robert can do and he's a world class player," said van Barneveld. "I had to score highly but to come from 3-1 down was tough.
"I had good belief and hit some good shots that helped me."
Thornton now needs to defeat Kirk Shepherd in his final game if he is to qualify, and said: "I played a lot better than in my first game but I can't argue with the result - Raymond was superb."
Match Stats
|
Robert Thornton |
3-5 |
Raymond van Barneveld |
|
12 |
100+ |
9 |
|
6 |
140+ |
4 |
|
3 |
180 |
3 |
|
32.62 |
Ave1 |
33.79 |
|
97.82 |
Ave3 |
101.38 |
|
60 |
High Finish |
121 |
JAMES WADE 5-3 DENIS OVENS
JAMES WADE battled back from 3-1 down with one of his finest ever performances to defeat Denis Ovens 5-3 and remain unbeaten in the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts.
Ovens started superbly to lead 3-1, including a 11-darter and some clinical finishing to take advantage, with Wade needing to produce a 12-dart leg to get off the mark.
A 177 set up a double 12 finish for the PDC world number three in the fifth leg, and double ten saw him level at three-all.
Wade then took out an 11-darter with a 98 finish to lead and wrapped up the win in 12 darts, following scores of 140, 140 and 180 with a 41 checkout to ensure his second win.
Wade's average of 111.03 was his highest ever in a televised game, and puts him in pole position to win Group G.
"I'm happy to win but that was a very tough game," said Wade. "Denis was doing a job on me early on and I looked dead and buried at 3-1, but I managed to turn it around."
Ovens needs to defeat Niels de Ruiter on Tuesday if he is to qualify for round two, and said: "James showed why he's world number three and came back very well, but now I have to win my third game and know what I have to do."
Match Stats
|
Denis Ovens |
3-5 |
James Wade |
|
9 |
100+ |
9 |
|
6 |
140+ |
9 |
|
2 |
180 |
4 |
|
31.94 |
Ave1 |
37.01 |
|
95.83 |
Ave3 |
111.03 |
|
76 |
High Finish |
98 |
JOHN PART 5-1 KEVIN McDINE
PDC WORLD CHAMPION John Part booked his place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-1 win over Kevin McDine.
Part followed up his 5-1 victory over Anastasia Dobromyslova with another clinical display to ensure his place in the knockout phase of the tournament.
McDine actually took the opening leg of the clash, on double 16, but a superb 135 finish from Part set him on his way.
The Canadian broke throw on double 16 in the next leg and punished two missed doubles from the 2007 semi-finalist with double five for a 3-1 lead.
A further miss from McDine, at double 12 for a 141 finish, proved costly as Part landed double top, before he sealed the win on double 16.
Match Stats
|
John Part |
5-1 |
Kevin McDine |
|
14 |
100+ |
7 |
|
0 |
140+ |
1 |
|
1 |
180 |
1 |
|
30.70 |
Ave1 |
26.70 |
|
92.11 |
Ave3 |
80.10 |
|
135 |
High Finish |
32 |