Reigning champion Jonny Clayton says "There are no easy games." ahead of this weekends Jacks World Series of Darts

Reigning champion Jonny Clayton got the win at this tournament in 2021 but this time around he will face a very strong opponent in his first match.

The Welshman will face either World Cup of Darts winner Simon Whitlock or the UK open champion Danny Noppert in his first game on Saturday.

The World No.7 had this to say ahead of this weekends tournament,

"There are no easy games. Simon and Danny are both playing well, but I prefer that, because you know what you have to do," said Clayton

"If you don't turn up and play your A-game, you're not going to win that match."

"I've had an up and down season so far, so hopefully things are starting to fall into place. I haven't won as many trophies as last year, but it's a different pressure."

"People are chasing you, instead of you chasing them. As an underdog it's a much easier game, but I still feel like I'm playing well, so I'm happy."

"Any trophy you pick up is a fantastic achievement, so I'm looking forward to going back to try and defend my title."