Smith hoping to continue good form at World Matchplay: “Hopefully I can take my form into the World Matchplay and have a decent run there for once!”
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Michael Smith does not have the best record at the World Matchplay but for him he will be buoyed by this past weekend where he claimed a first World Series crown in Shanghai.
Smith spoke ahead of the World Matchplay and admitted he is well up for it this year and comes into the tournament feeling happy and well rested something he might not usually have. “I can’t wait to get there now and come out fighting,” said Smith, who reached the final of this year’s Premier League Darts. “Blackpool is one of the few events I get to stay at home for so I’ll come into the tournament feeling happy, well rested and enjoying spending time with family. “In previous years I haven’t been there long enough, I’ve been going home early but this year I am well up for it and hopefully I can have a good run.” “I’m enjoying the game more now because I’m winning more than I’m losing,” the former World Youth Champion added. “I’m playing better on the stage recently, I’ve been more consistent and feel good about my game. “Hopefully I can take my form into the World Matchplay and have a decent run there for once!”
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