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The PDC’s second most successful player James Wade has agreed a new three-year-deal with leading darts manufacturers Unicorn.
The announcement follows Wade’s recent runs to the semi-finals of the World Championship, Premier League and World Matchplay.
And the seven-time major title winner hopes that the extension of his fruitful partnership with the big name in darts will help him continue his success. more
James Wade came out on top in an incredible quarter-final clash against Simon Whitlock to set up a World Matchplay semi-final with Phil Taylor in Blackpool.
Wade edged the Australian ace 18-16 in a tie-break after a sensational display of darts from both players on Thursday evening.
The pair both averaged just shy of 100 in a marvellous match, which saw the lead change hands seven times. more
JAMES WADE 13 – 9 Gary Anderson
James Wade moved into the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a late surge against Gary Anderson, taking eight of the last nine legs to seal a 13-9 victory late on Tuesday night.
‘The Machine’ had trailed 8-5 before taking seven legs on the spin at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. He will now face Simon Whitlock on Thursday. more
JAMES WADE 10 – 8 John Part
James Wade won through to the second round of the World Matchplay after seeing off John Part in Blackpool.
‘The Machine’, who won the tournament in 2007, triumphed 10-8 in an exciting encounter at the Winter Gardens.
And Wade, who has also reached the final on four other occasions, admitted he was pleased to progress. more
JAMES WADE 6 – 2 Mark Webster
James Wade moved into round two of the European Championship with an opening night victory over Mark Webster on Thursday.
The seven-time PDC major title winner won the first three legs to stamp his authority on the game and his opponent couldn’t find a way back. more
James Wade will face Andy Hamilton in the quarter-finals of the UK Open after claiming a 9-4 win against John Henderson on Saturday evening in Bolton.
Two-time winner Wade claimed a comfortable win against the Scotsman, taking his sixth victory over the last three days. more
JAMES WADE 9 – 2 Dave Chisnall
James Wade charged through to the last 16 with a 9-2 demolition of Dave Chisnall on Saturday afternoon in Bolton.
The 30-year-old, who won the tournament in 2008 and 2011, defeated the world number nine with apparent ease thanks to some clinical finishing.
Wade, who has already won five games in the last three days, will find his opponent for Saturday evening’s fifth round when the draw takes place at the end of the afternoon session. more
JAMES WADE 9 – 7 Jamie Caven
James Wade produced a strong performance to defeat Jamie Caven in the third round of the UK Open in Bolton on Friday evening.
The two-time champion averaged over 100 as he claimed his fourth win of the tournament, following on from Thursday’s triumphs over Robbie Green, Matt Gallett and Wayne Jones.
Wade took out a fine 141 finish and a match-winning 85 checkout to set up a last 32 clash with Dave Chisnall.
James Wade claimed three victories on the opening night of the UK Open in Bolton to progress through to the third round of the tournament.
The 30-year-old, a two-time champion, dropped just two legs in his charge to the last 64. more
