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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- 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