PHIL TAYLOR won the inaugural TABtouch Perth Darts Masters with a thrilling 11-9 win over Michael van Gerwen at the Challenge Stadium.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN and Phil Taylor turned on the style to reach the semi-finals of the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters with stunning wins on Saturday, as Simon Whitlock was knocked out at the Challenge Stadium.

SIMON WHITLOCK thrilled the Australian crowd with a 6-3 win over Vinay Cooper in the first round of the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters on Friday, as Phil Taylor and James Wade overcame scares to progress at the Challenge Stadium.

KYLE ANDERSON admits he is "ready to go" as he prepares to take to the oche on his home stage at the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters.

PAUL NICHOLSON is hoping that the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters can help kick-start his year, admitting that he is looking to regain some consistency during his return to Australia.

PICTURES from the build-up to the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN will face Kyle Anderson in the first round of the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters on Friday night, with the tournament draw now available

THE world's leading darts players are preparing for West Australia's biggest ever event, this weekend's TABtouch Perth Darts Masters at the Challenge Stadium.

THE TABtouch Perth Darts Masters Qualifiers have seen Lawrence Ryder, Vinay Cooper, Justin Miles, Shane Tichowitsch and David Platt secure places in next weekend's event at the Challenge Stadium.

DARTS players across North America are preparing for the $15,000 PDC Spectacular event from August 22-24 in Kingston, Ontario, which will provide a qualifier for the William Hill World Darts Championship.