Anderson 8/1 With Ladbrokes To Retain Title

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 26 2019

GARY ANDERSON is the 8/1 second favourite as he bids to retain the Ladbrokes UK Open title in Minehead this weekend.

2019 Ladbrokes UK Open - Draw & Schedule

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 25 2019

THE draw for the first three rounds of the 2019 Ladbrokes UK Open has been made, with the schedule of play confirmed.

2019 Ladbrokes UK Open Field

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 25 2019

GARY ANDERSON will make his return to action as he defends the Ladbrokes UK Open title from March 1-3.

Lynn Heads Up Finals Rileys Qualifiers

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 24 2019

BARRY LYNN was joined by Callan Rydz, Daniel Day and Brian Raman in claiming the final places in the Ladbrokes UK Open.

Big Weekend Ahead In Rileys Qualifiers

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 22 2019

THE final places in the 2019 Ladbrokes UK Open will be secured on Saturday and Sunday in the remaining four Rileys Amateur Qualifiers.

Lacey & Collins' Rileys Qualifier Success

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 18 2019

CHRIS LACEY and Robbie Collins have secured places in the Ladbrokes UK Open through the Rileys Amateur Qualifiers.

Jenkins Secures Ladbrokes UK Open Spot

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 11 2019

FORMER semi-finalist Andy Jenkins has secured his return to the Ladbrokes UK Open after winning the Rileys Benfleet Qualifier.

Newton Amongst Rileys Amateur Qualifiers

Ladbrokes UK Open

Feb 03 2019

FORMER finalist Wes Newton will make his Ladbrokes UK Open return after winning through the Rileys Amateur Qualifiers.

Trio Secure Rileys Qualification

Ladbrokes UK Open

Jan 27 2019

MICHAEL BURGOINE, Shaun Fox and Lee Harris were the first three Rileys Amateur Qualifiers for the Ladbrokes UK Open.

Challenge Tour Invites Confirmed For UK Open

Ladbrokes UK Open

Jan 25 2019

THE 16 Unicorn Challenge Tour Order of Merit invitations to play in the 2019 Ladbrokes UK Open have been confirmed.

James Wade landed his third Ladbrokes UK Open title in Milton Keynes on Sunday, defeating Luke Humphries 11-5 in the final.

Now a winner of ten televised ranking titles, Wade expanded his impressive trophy haul with a first UK Open crown since 2011 thanks to a weekend of consistent performances at the Marshall Arena.

Almost 13 years on from his first UK Open title, Wade's success sees him join Phil Taylor in winning televised PDC titles across three decades.

In addition, the £100,000 winner's prize sees him move up to fourth in the PDC Order of Merit, overtaking Rob Cross as the highest-ranked Englishman.

His first TV success since November 2018 was secured with a typically clinical display in the final against Humphries, who knocked out reigning champion Michael van Gerwen in the semis with a brilliant display but was unable to repeat the feat in the decider.

Experience won the day as Wade - who averaged 102.52 and was on target with 41% of his checkout attempts - made the former World Youth Champion pay for 20 missed doubles.

"To win TV titles across three decades is something I'm very proud of," said Wade. "I'm enjoying it again, I think I've reinvented myself.

"I'm very happy to be in the world of darts, it's a great place to be when you're winning.

"I'm here to provide stability for my son and winning these allows me to do that.

"Luke is quality, he's a gentleman and he showed his quality in the way he dismantled Michael [van Gerwen] in the semi-finals."

In reaching the final Wade was at his unflappable best in defeating world number one Gerwyn Price 11-6 in the semi-finals, having produced a 10-8 comeback win over Simon Whitlock in the afternoon's quarter-finals.

Wade's route to the title began with a scare from Ryan Joyce in round four as he came through a last-leg decider, before defeating Cross and Germany's Gabriel Clemens in rounds five and six on Saturday.

Despite coming up short in his first televised final, two-time World Youth Champion Humphries continued his progression and produced a sensational 107.41 average in his 11-5 semi-final win over Van Gerwen.

Humphries, who edged out Dave Chisnall 10-9 in the quarter-finals, pockets the £40,000 runners-up prize moves up eight places to 33rd on the PDC Order of Merit.

"It's been an incredible weekend for me, an emotional weekend," the 26-year-old reflected.

"To reach a TV final is the most unbelievable feeling. I think James is the best player in the world under pressure and he showed it in that game.

"I'm here to achieve big things in darts and this run puts me in good stead going forward.

"I want to be playing the best players week-in, week-out. I know I've got the game to do it. Tonight it wasn't my night, but I'm proud of what I've achieved."

The Ladbrokes UK Open reached its climax on Sunday after 151 players competed in the tournament's opening day on Friday.

South Africa's Devon Petersen reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2015, while Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski made it to the last eight for the first time before losing to Van Gerwen.

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