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World Matchplay Semifinals Set as Littler, Rock, Wade and Clayton Advance

Defending champion Luke Littler edged Andrew Gilding 16-14 to secure the final place in the last four at Blackpool's summer darts showpiece.

Jubelt er auch im Finale? James Wade
Im Halbfinale: Luke Littler
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Overview

  • Luke Littler overcame Andrew Gilding 16-14 in a tense quarterfinal to complete the lineup for the semifinals.
  • Josh Rock earned his spot in the last four with a 16-11 victory over Gerwyn Price highlighted by a 104 average and 57 percent double success.
  • James Wade and Jonny Clayton booked their semifinal berths on Thursday, with Wade set to open the session against Clayton.
  • Saturday’s semifinals will shift to a best-of-33 legs format, requiring 17 leg wins for a spot in the final.
  • The World Matchplay features the top 16 qualifiers from the Order of Merit and Pro Tour Order of Merit and ranks as darts' second-most prestigious tournament after the World Championship.