SMITH SENDS OUT A STATEMENT! 👏 Michael Smith breezes through to the last 16 in Leicester, with one of his best performances at the World Grand Prix! The World Champ loses just one leg to sweep aside Callan Rydz in quick-fire fashion! 📺 bit.ly/WGPLive | #WGPDarts R1
Michael Smith impresses in first round World Grand Prix; Gilding knocks out Cross
PDCTuesday, 03 October 2023 at 00:45
Michael Smith and Andrew Gilding secured a spot among the last sixteen at the World Grand Prix late Monday night. Smith in particular impressed in his first match.
The reigning world champion conceded only one leg against Callan Rydz. Especially in the first set, 'Bullyboy' played unparalleled. With an average of 109, Smith won the first set 3-0. In the second set, he could not keep that high level, but nevertheless, he was able to win the second set 3-1 for a 2-0 victory over his compatriot.
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In the last match of the evening, Gilding managed to pull off a surprise against Rob Cross. The latter won the first four legs of the match, but Cross had to watch as Gilding took the second set 3-1 with a spectacular 142 finish. Eventually, a deciding leg was needed in the third set to determine a winner. Cross had the first chance to decide the match, but the former world champion missed three match darts. Then Gilding had one chance from 68 and via double 20, Gilding edged into the last sixteen.
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- With the general noise / buzz coming from the crowd can a player seriously believe he can hear darts rattling in the other players hand?Mysstree23-11-2024
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- Well done Mike – good to move on and look to the future. With his talent, and increasing confidence on stage, he'll be a force to be reckoned with in the month ahead.
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