UK Open Qualifying 1 results, semi-finals: Van Gerwen to face Smith in final of first ProTour of 2018
NewsFriday, 02 February 2018 at 20:26
Michael van Gerwen will take on Michael Smith for the first ProTour title of the year after both men capped off brilliant days by reaching the final of the first ProTour of the year. Both men are assured of their qualification to the UK Open but will be wanting a high seeding and the pride of winning the first floor title of the year.
Van Gerwen defeated Adrian Lewis convincingly 6-3 with a 108 average for 'Mighty Mike' who like on TV has been relentless bringing his form to the floor in something that is a lot of the time rarely seen by the World Number One who when he competes in the ProTours isn't as dominant.
His opponent is Michael Smith, the 'Bully Boy' who defeated Gary Anderson last night in the Premier League defeated Peter Wright 6-3 averaging 100 in a fine display from the St Helens ace.
Coral UK Open Qualifier One
Friday February 2, Robin Park Tennis Centre, Wigan
Last 16
Michael Smith 6-3 Martin Schindler
Kyle Anderson 6-2 Matthew Edgar
Peter Wright 6-5 Gerwyn Price
Kim Huybrechts 6-5 Simon Whitlock
Daryl Gurney 6-5 Robert Owen
Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Simon Stevenson
Jose Justicia 6-1 Dave Prins
Adrian Lewis 6-5 Steve Beaton
Quarter-Finals
Michael Smith 6-3 Kyle Anderson
Peter Wright 6-4 Kim Huybrechts
Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Daryl Gurney
Adrian Lewis 6-5 Jose Justicia
Semi-Finals
Michael Smith 6-3 Peter Wright
Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Adrian Lewis
His opponent is Michael Smith, the 'Bully Boy' who defeated Gary Anderson last night in the Premier League defeated Peter Wright 6-3 averaging 100 in a fine display from the St Helens ace.
Coral UK Open Qualifier One
Friday February 2, Robin Park Tennis Centre, Wigan
Last 16
Michael Smith 6-3 Martin Schindler
Kyle Anderson 6-2 Matthew Edgar
Peter Wright 6-5 Gerwyn Price
Kim Huybrechts 6-5 Simon Whitlock
Daryl Gurney 6-5 Robert Owen
Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Simon Stevenson
Jose Justicia 6-1 Dave Prins
Adrian Lewis 6-5 Steve Beaton
Quarter-Finals
Michael Smith 6-3 Kyle Anderson
Peter Wright 6-4 Kim Huybrechts
Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Daryl Gurney
Adrian Lewis 6-5 Jose Justicia
Semi-Finals
Michael Smith 6-3 Peter Wright
Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Adrian Lewis
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- Many fans had a sour taste in their mouth by the end of this match. Mike was cruising to victory, playing beautiful darts, when the whistling started in earnest, particularly on his doubles. You could see in Mike's face that it was really affecting his concentration. The referee should have asked for order, just to show that the whistling is unacceptable, and Luke Littler could also have done his part to quieten down the crowd instead of "taking full advantage.:" I put that down to his age though. He needs some good advice on this from his management team and/or more seasoned players. It's got to be about who's best on the night, not who is being harassed by the crowd. Luke Littler played well to get back into the game and win, but it was a hollow victory. If he goes on to win the tournament, that triumph too will be tainted because of this match.
UndartedWaters15-11-2024 - Agree. Van der voort will be the one taking a break when he loses his tour card. Everyone saying about how bad Wright's last 18 months have been, and in that time he's won several Euro tours and the European Championships.Matilda6215-11-2024
- When Littler has at least five ranking Majors he’s in the discussion, until then, forget it.Mysstree14-11-2024
- This is the difference between other players and Phil Taylor. Phil would be completely motivated even before his walk on and didn't need anything else to do so.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024
- Still impressive though. Also literally everyone cares about averages that's what makes darts fascinating.medinabello14-11-2024