Clayton looking to rediscover form at World Matchplay: "It feels so much better being the underdog"

Jonny Clayton will look to rediscover his form at the World Matchplay when he takes on Rowby-John Rodriguez this evening in Blackpool and after not being at his best where he was a multiple major champion, he is relishing being the underdog once more.

“My form is still there. It’s just putting it on the stage,” said Clayton.

“I did my job topping the Premier League table, but I couldn’t carry it through by defending my title.

“I was always the underdog, and it feels so much better being the underdog, as opposed to having a target on your back.

“I don’t see that much has changed though. My confidence is still great, I’m looking forward to playing.”

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“I am determined. The World Matchplay is my favourite tournament. I love the venue, and the crowd are hardened darts fans,” Clayton added.

“Winning the World Matchplay would be right up there with my best achievements, because you have to play your socks off to beat the world’s best dart players.

“If you lift the trophy at the end, you have done a lot right. It’s a massive achievement, so hopefully it’s the tournament of the Ferret!”

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