Adrian Lewis has revealed his possible 2027 plans, as his rumoured comeback bid gathers pace.
In an exclusive interview for DartsWorld, the two-time World Champion gave a hint as to his route back into the professional side of the game, suggesting that he may opt to play PDC Winmau Challenge Tour events before setting his sights on the full Pro Tour.
“I might try and have a word with the PDC” said Lewis during an exhibition in Cork attended by over 7,000 fans across two days.
“If I didn’t do Q School, I’d like to go to the Challenge Tour just to get me back in the competition side of things, and just try and build from there”.
“I need to sort my mind out first as my mind is too up and down. I need to be one hundred percent focused, and at the moment, I’m not”.
Lewis also gave his thoughts on his experiences at the World Matchplay, with ‘Jackpot’ a finalist in 2013, and a four-time semi-finalist in 17 appearances at the Winter Gardens.
He defeated a prime Michael van Gerwen in the last four in 2013, but found Phil Taylor in sparkling form in the final, with ‘The Power’ running out an 18-13 winner, averaging 111.23 to Lewis’ 105.92.
“I played MVG in the semi-final, and what a cracking game that was”.
“I maintained the form in the final as well against Phil. I think I averaged over 106, but I still got smashed up!”
Lewis also gave his thoughts on the current crop of players aiming to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy.
“I watch all the results. Luke Littler is on for the Grand Slam as they say, but you can’t write off Luke Humphries can you? He’s just brilliant”.
“For me it’s (World Matchplay) the second biggest tournament of the year behind the World Championship”.
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