Overview

• Anderson secured a 10-5 victory over Luke Woodhouse in his opening match to reach round two at the 2025 World Matchplay in Blackpool.
• The two-time world champion labeled younger players “boring” for prioritizing smartphones over face-to-face interaction.
• He contrasted today’s tour with the lively camaraderie he once enjoyed alongside Adrian Lewis, Kevin Painter, and Phil Taylor.
• Anderson warned that treating darts purely as a job risks losing perspective amid the sport’s growing financial rewards, including a record £5 million prize pool at the upcoming World Championship.
• He now prepares to face Stephen Bunting in the second round as he seeks to extend his run in the tournament.