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Littler Faces Rock in World Matchplay Semi-Final as Clayton Meets Wade

Semifinal matches start Saturday evening under the best-of-31-legs format that requires a two-leg winning margin.

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Overview

  • Luke Littler set a new World Matchplay quarter-final record with a 103.91 average and 18 maximums in his 16-14 victory over Andrew Gilding.
  • Josh Rock booked his semi-final spot by defeating Gerwyn Price 16-11 at a tournament-leading 104.02 average.
  • The evening session opens with Jonny Clayton facing James Wade, with Littler’s clash against Rock slated for around 9:30 p.m. local time.
  • Both semi-finals follow the World Matchplay’s demanding best-of-31-legs format that requires a two-leg winning margin.
  • Saturday’s pairings highlight the tournament’s narrative of rising talents challenging established veterans in one of darts’ prestigious Triple Crown events.