The Paddy Power World Darts Championship will resume on Saturday December 27, as reigning champion Luke Littler continues his defence of the title against Austrian stalwart Mensur Suljovic.
Attention will be heightened after the heated reaction to Mensur’s earlier win over Joe Cullen. The Austrian has always been a methodical player but Cullen took Umbridge at what he percieved as deliberate.
Littler’s two straightforward wins so far and the defeat of Gerwyn Price, in his segment of the draw, mean that the reigning champion is an even hotter favourite than before.
Elsewhere, world number four Stephen Bunting faces James Hurrell, with fifth seed Jonny Clayton also in action earlier in the day.
Sweden’s Andreas Harrysson is building a following due to his impressive beard and easy going persona. Could he extend the famed darting legacy of Stefan Lord and Magnus Caris who both reached the semi finals of the WDF event.
Giant killer Wesley Plaisier returns after his heroics in downing former champions Gerwyn Price. The Dutchman will tackle Polish Eagle Krzysztof Ratajski in the days’ opener.
Saturday December 27
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Round Three
Wesley Plaisier v Krzysztof Ratajski
Andrew Gilding v Luke Woodhouse
Jonny Clayton v Niels Zonneveld
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Round Three
Andreas Harrysson v Ricardo Pietreczko
Stephen Bunting v James Hurrell
Luke Littler v Mensur Suljovic
Sunday December 28
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Round Three
Martin Schindler v Ryan Searle
Damon Heta v Rob Cross
Gary Anderson v Jermaine Wattimena
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Round Three
Gian van Veen v Madars Razma
Luke Humphries v Gabriel Clemens
Michael van Gerwen v Arno Merk
Monday December 29
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Round Three
Justin Hood v Ryan Meikle
Ricky Evans v Charlie Manby
Nathan Aspinall v Kevin Doets
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Round Three x1
Josh Rock v Callan Rydz
2x Round Four – TBC
Tuesday December 30
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Round Four x3
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Round Four x3
Thursday January 1
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Quarter-Finals x2
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Quarter-Finals x2
Friday January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals
Saturday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final
—–ENDS—–
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