“It is all about confidence and I am feeling very good,” admitted Clayton. “Sometimes when I feel like I’ve played badly, I’m still averaging nearly 96 so something must be going right.
“I had my chances with Joe and Callan, but that’s how it goes. I’m very happy to have won one.”
Clayton’s fine form in 2021 means he will head into next week’s UK Open as one of the favourites for the title.
“My darts are going great, so the Welsh Ferret is definitely going to try hard to win it,” added Clayton.
“I’m a great believer on if it is is your day, it is your day. My consistency is creeping up, I know I’ve got the game and I’ve certainly had a good start to the year.”
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Hear from a delighted Jonny Clayton as he sweeps up his second title of 2021, rounding off an incredible Super Series for the Masters Champion 👏