DOBEY HAS DONE IT! An absolutely sensational display from Chris Dobey sees him average 102.13 to dump out former World Champ Rob Cross and reach the quarter-finals for the first time! #WCDarts | R4 📺 bit.ly/WC23Live
Dobey achieves revenge with superb Cross win at PDC World Darts Championship: "Rob beat me in the Matchplay and that was in the back of my mind"
PDCSaturday, 31 December 2022 at 13:30
In one of the performances of his life, Chris Dobey averaged over 102 to dump out the 2018 World Champion Rob Cross and book his spot in the quarter-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship for the first time in his career.
Having lost in last-set deciders at this stage of the tournament in three of the last four years, Dobey was determined to be the one celebrating victory this time around. "Finally getting over that hurdle is just another tick off the list," Dobey says. "Match darts when the crowd is going like that behind you, it's hard but I got over the line."
When Dobey and Cross faced off in the opening round of the World Matchplay back in July of this year, it looked for all the world like Dobey was set for a famous win when he led 8-2. On that occasion however, Cross came roaring back and eventually pulled off a remarkable comeback to emerge victorious 11-9. Going into this rematch, Dobey admitted he was itching to set the record straight. "Rob beat me in the Matchplay and that was in the back of my mind," he says. "I wanted a bit of revenge and obviously having thrown it away the way I did last time it was nice to play well and get over the line."
Lying in wait for Chris Dobey in the quarter-finals is none other than three-time former world champion and the bookies' favourite to lift the Sid Waddell trophy this time around, Michael van Gerwen. After finally getting his first victory over the Dutchman at the European Championships and having already defeated two former world champions in Rob Cross and Gary Anderson, Hollywood as he is known is full of belief. However as he willingly admits himself, "Michael van Gerwen will take some beating."
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- Cross will likely be No. 4 in the world after the world's. He's been in the quarter's or higher in 7 out of the 14 ranked TV majors in the last 2 years. Neither Williams or Cross played close to what they're capable of in this match.Matilda6224-12-2024
- Was a great match and am a fan of Scott, don't see much of him on TV. How the hell is Cross 5 in the world, he goes out almost immediately in every competition.richieburnettrocks24-12-2024
- He has Guillerme Barre Syndrome. Nerve damage due to autoimmune response. Could take him months to recover if at all.medinabello23-12-2024
- I have a nickname for him Ni I man.medinabello23-12-2024
- C'MON HEMPS!!medinabello23-12-2024
- He looks very healthy. I doubt he can run or anything. You need carbs for that. Carbs fuel your brain also. It is the preferred energy source for the brain. Carbs get broken down into glycogen fuel for your muscles. As a rider I totally need carbs. However for a dart player who doesn't need a brain or be fit this diet is perfect.medinabello23-12-2024
- F the bettors. Mugs they are. Anyone could tell this is a 50 50 game or Hempel slight favourite going on form.medinabello23-12-2024
- Hard to play slow players. Does your head in.medinabello23-12-2024
- What do you mean again?medinabello23-12-2024
- Get his wife to work so that he can retire. Do the seniors tour, Modus, exbos. He'll still be doing alright.medinabello23-12-2024