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Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27
Remarkable: James Wade confirmed as a tie-break specialist at World Matchplay

Remarkable: James Wade confirmed as a tie-break specialist at World Matchplay

The semi-final clash between James Wade and Jonny Clayton was a mouth-watering encounter that lived up to its billing. Wade appeared to be cruising with a 16-10 lead, but Clayton launched a stunning fightback, reeling off six consecutive legs to force a tiebreak at 16-16.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26
'I'm f****d': Exhausted, tired and 'bamboozled' James Wade books World Matchplay final after marathon Clayton win

'I'm f****d': Exhausted, tired and 'bamboozled' James Wade books World Matchplay final after marathon Clayton win

James Wade has never been one to mince his words — and after an exhausting 2025 World Matchplay semi-final win, he didn’t hold back. The 2018 champion

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 25
'He’s done everything except win the World Championship' - Jonny Clayton full of praise for James Wade ahead of World Matchplay semi-final

'He’s done everything except win the World Championship' - Jonny Clayton full of praise for James Wade ahead of World Matchplay semi-final

Jonny Clayton delivered a commanding performance to overwhelm Stephen Bunting 16-7 at the World Matchplay, booking his place in the semi-finals and edging ever closer to what could be a historic Welsh breakthrough in the tournament.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
Classy Jonny Clayton clinically thrashes Stephen Bunting, faces James Wade for spot in World Matchplay Final

Classy Jonny Clayton clinically thrashes Stephen Bunting, faces James Wade for spot in World Matchplay Final

Jonny Clayton will face James Wade in the first semi-final of the 2025 World Matchplay after ending the run of Stephen Bunting. While Wade saw off Gian van Veen.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
Preview Thursday night World Matchplay 2025: Clayton-Bunting and Wade-Van Veen begin Quarter-Finals

Preview Thursday night World Matchplay 2025: Clayton-Bunting and Wade-Van Veen begin Quarter-Finals

The first two quarter-finals of the World Matchplay 2025 are scheduled for Thursday evening, July 24. Let's run through them both in our preview. The tournament at the Winter Gardens is the second largest ranking tournament of the year.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 23
'That wasn’t me – I struggled big time' - Jonny Clayton surprisingly downbeat after reaching World Matchplay quarter-finals

'That wasn’t me – I struggled big time' - Jonny Clayton surprisingly downbeat after reaching World Matchplay quarter-finals

Despite battling past Mike De Decker to reach the quarter-finals of the 2025 World Matchplay, Jonny Clayton admitted to Dartsnews.com afterwards, he was “gutted” with his performance.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 22
Stephen Bunting prevails in tie-break thriller against Gary Anderson as Jonny Clayton excels at World Matchplay

Stephen Bunting prevails in tie-break thriller against Gary Anderson as Jonny Clayton excels at World Matchplay

The first few Quarter-Finals are set at the World Matchplay with Stephen Bunting facing off against Jonny Clayton, while James Wade faces Gian van Veen after another night of action in Blackpool.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21
'You can go from world number 5 to world number 10 overnight' - Emotional Jonny Clayton feeling pressure of ranking money defence

'You can go from world number 5 to world number 10 overnight' - Emotional Jonny Clayton feeling pressure of ranking money defence

Jonny Clayton admitted a wave of emotion hit him on the Winter Gardens stage after securing a vital first-round win at the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay – a tournament where he has so often fallen at the first hurdle.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21
'I’ve only ever made it past the first round once' - Jonny Clayton visibly emotional after breaking World Matchplay hoodoo

'I’ve only ever made it past the first round once' - Jonny Clayton visibly emotional after breaking World Matchplay hoodoo

Jonny Clayton admitted a wave of emotion hit him on the Winter Gardens stage after securing a vital first-round win at the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay – a tournament where he has so often fallen at the first hurdle.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21
Stephen Bunting averts Ryan Joyce examination as Luke Littler and Jonny Clayton send World Matchplay statements on Night Two

Stephen Bunting averts Ryan Joyce examination as Luke Littler and Jonny Clayton send World Matchplay statements on Night Two

Luke Littler put on a darting masterclass and at one point looked on course to break the record for the highest World Matchplay average as he obliterated Ryan Searle 10-2 on Night Two of the World Matchplay.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 17

'I think Michael will bounce back': Phil Taylor names Michael van Gerwen as joker in the pack for World Matchplay

Phil Taylor suspects one of the "deadly Lukes" will take the World Matchplay title this year. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are considered the two top favorites for the title prior to the tournament.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 15
These are the five must-watch first-round matches at 2025 World Matchplay

These are the five must-watch first-round matches at 2025 World Matchplay

From Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 27, the world’s top darts stars descend on the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay—one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PDC calendar.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 11
Jonny Clayton set to complete European Tour feat only ever done by Gerwyn Price at Baltic Sea Darts Open this weekend

Jonny Clayton set to complete European Tour feat only ever done by Gerwyn Price at Baltic Sea Darts Open this weekend

The 2025 Baltic Sea Darts Open gets underway this afternoon in Kiel, Germany – the ninth stop on this year’s European Tour. Among the headline names in action is Jonny Clayton, who begins his campaign as the third seed and will be chasing a fourth Euro Tour crown.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 10
Highest averages PDC Players Championship 21 | Jonny Clayton shows strong form ahead of World Matchplay

Highest averages PDC Players Championship 21 | Jonny Clayton shows strong form ahead of World Matchplay

Jonny Clayton posted the highest average of the day at Players Championship 21, as a string of sharp performances lit up Tuesday’s action at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 9

Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025: Field, Draw, Schedule and Predictions

The Baltic Sea Darts Open will take place between 11-13 July, 2025 at the Wunderino Arena in Kiel, Germany. It is the ninth European Tour of the season of 14 events.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 5
Preview final day Poland Darts Masters: Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price still in the running for title

Preview final day Poland Darts Masters: Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price still in the running for title

In Gliwice tonight it will be decided who will win the Poland Darts Masters. At this fifth tournament of the World Series of Darts 2025, we will look for a successor to Luke Littler, who managed to win the tournament last year by beating Rob Cross 8-3 in the final.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 4
Luke Littler survives Karel Sedlacek scare, home hero Ratajski ousts Clayton at Poland Darts Masters

Luke Littler survives Karel Sedlacek scare, home hero Ratajski ousts Clayton at Poland Darts Masters

The opening day of action is complete at the Poland Darts Masters and we have our Quarter-Final line-up with only Jonny Clayton out of the PDC eight finding their way out of the tournament at the first round stage.

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