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 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
James Wade boasts an impressive seven major titles, making him the second most successful player in the history of the PDC.
The Machine has won both the World Grand Prix and UK Open twice. He has also triumphed in the World Matchplay, Championship League and the prestigious Premier League, and at the age of just 29, the evidence suggests that more major glory awaits.
James Wade is aiming to finish the McCoy’s Premier League Darts season with a flourish when he bids to be crowned as champion for the second time.
The 2009 winner has admitted his relief at finishing in the play-off places after a shaky end to his league campaign but is confident of bringing his best game to Thursday’s finals night at the O2 in London.
The world-number four faces league leader Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals, with the winner taking on either Phil Taylor or Raymond van Barneveld for the title. more
James Wade sealed the final McCoy’s Premier League play-off spot after grabbing a crucial draw against Phil Taylor in Newcastle on Thursday.
Wade ended a run of three straight defeats by taking a point off ‘The Power’, and it proved to be enough to fend off his challengers on the final night of league action.
‘The Machine’ has now reached the semi-finals, which take place at London’s O2 next week, six times in the last seven years and the 2009 champion is hoping to take glory again. more