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Jonny Clayton sets up final meeting with Nathan Aspinall after World Matchplay epic victory over Luke Humphries
PDCSunday, 23 July 2023 at 00:07
Jonny Clayton has done superbly all week considering the family problems currently ongoing and he could yet lift the Phil Taylor Trophy tomorrow with some World Matchplay magic to down Luke Humphries.
Many felt Clayton had been slightly disrespected due to Luke Humphries being favourite despite 'The Ferret' being the only multiple major winner left but he showed his class in a marathon clash sealing it 17-15 with a 99 average and 60% on the doubles.
Clayton v Aspinall for the title on Sunday, who comes out on top?
Clayton edged into a 4-3 lead early on but Humphries turned the tide pinning a 100 checkout to go 5-4 up with a break of throw with two legs on the spin.
A two leg cushion was opened up at 6-4 and he continued to build the lead at 8-5 and 9-7 despite Clayton pinching back-to-back legs.
He went 10-7 and 11-9 up from there Humphries but Clayton hauled himself back to parity at 12-12 before continuing his spell of dominance to hit the front at 13-12.
Both exchanged legs from there but Clayton missed darts at 100 to go one away from the final and Humphries pinned a skin saver before hitting his 10th 180 as he looked to break Clayton's throw.
But Clayton hit 65 on double 18 to go one away from the win himself. Humphries missed the big number on 118 and Clayton had one dart at 80 sealing the win on double 20.
Where can I watch the World Matchplay on TV?
The tournament will be broadcast in full on Sky Sports going between Action and Main Event.
How much prize money can be earned at the World Matchplay
After the World Darts Championship, the World Matchplay is the ranking tournament with the largest prize pool at the PDC. A total of 800,000 pounds of prize money is up for grabs at this event.
All 32 participants are guaranteed £10,000 in prize money. This could eventually add up to a check of as much as £200,000 for the darter who gets to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy on Sunday, July 23.
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