Jonny Clayton admits he is ‘daring to dream’ ahead of Saturday’s Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals, as he bids to lift the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy for his ill father.

Jonny Clayton and Luke Humphries won through fascinating quarter-finals on Day Seven at the Betfred World Matchplay, as the semi-final line-up was finalised on a dramatic night at the Winter Gardens.

Luke Humphries believes his growing resilience can inspire him to Betfred World Matchplay glory ahead of his quarter-final showdown against Damon Heta on Friday night.

Nathan Aspinall will take on Joe Cullen in Saturday’s Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals, after the pair won through quarter-final ties against Chris Dobey and Daryl Gurney respectively on Thursday.
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Vicky Martin, Gareth Smith and Garry Bennett all celebrated victory on the Winter Gardens stage in the WDDA World Matchplay finals in Blackpool this week.

Daryl Gurney insists he’s a more complete player now than when he was ranked inside the world’s top three, as he bids to continue his resurgent run at the Betfred World Matchplay on Thursday.

Luke Humphries has been installed as the new favourite to win the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay, after coming through a thrilling second round tie-break against Dirk van Duijvenbode on Wednesday.

The big-name exodus continued at the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday night, as former champions Peter Wright and Dimitri Van den Bergh became the latest stars to exit in Blackpool.

Peter Wright has played down his title prospects at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay, as he prepares to take on Ryan Searle for a place in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night.

Chris Dobey and Joe Cullen produced inspired displays to dump out Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price on an extraordinary Tuesday night at the Betfred World Matchplay.