Results Day Five - PDC Winter Series: Ratajski set to face Cullen in final (Live Blog)

Saturday, 14 November 2020 at 20:30

The 23rd Players Championship event of the season will be played during the fifth day of the PDC Winter Series on Saturday. All results can be followed in our live blog.

The PDC Winter Series consists of five Players Championship tournaments from November 10-14. All results during this five-day event count towards the PDC Winter Series Order of Merit.

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Update 19:30 - Ratajski set to face Cullen in final

The final is set at the last PDC Winter Series with Krzysztof Ratajski set to face Joe Cullen shortly.

Ratajski who has claimed victory on the Players Championship series already this year but has won two every year since 2018 will aim to complete that feat once more. He breezed past 'The Hurricane' Kim Huybrechts with a 7-2 win averaging 101.6.

Cullen continued his fine form as of late including this week by reaching the final with a chance at a second title of the year after defeating Andy Boulton 7-3.

Semi-Finals

Krzysztof Ratajski (101.6) 7 | 2 (90.8) Kim Huybrechts

Andy Boulton (91.2) 3 | 7 (91.6) Joe Cullen

Final

Krzysztof Ratajski - | - Joe Cullen

Update 18:55 - Ratajski v Huybrechts and Boulton v Cullen set for semi-finals

There is an interesting complexion at the final PDC Winter Series event as the semi-finals have been confirmed.

It will see Krzysztof Ratajski, a winner on the Players Championship series this year and as a result the favourite take on Kim Huybrechts who has not won win since a European Tour in 2015.

The other will see Joe Cullen, again a winner this year on the European Tour against Andy Boulton who will aim to claim his first and alleviate his Tour Card fears.

Ratajski saw off Adrian Lewis who averaged 105 but it wasn't enough with 'The Polish Eagle' averaging a massive 112 in a 6-2 win.

While Huybrechts edged past Ryan Joyce with another brilliant display averaging 102 to win 6-4. Boulton saw off Peter Wright, who won yesterday and has again looked the class of the field in a deciding leg.

While Cullen survived two match darts against Daryl Gurney who unlike 'The Rockstar' will now not make it to the Grand Slam of Darts.

Quarter-Finals

Adrian Lewis (105.2) 2 | 6 (112.5) Krzysztof Ratajski

Kim Huybrechts (102.8) 6 | 4 (95.5) Ryan Joyce

Peter Wright (99.7) 5 | 6 (97.0) Andy Boulton

Daryl Gurney (96.3) 5 | 6 (98.0) Joe Cullen

Semi-Finals

Krzysztof Ratajski - | - Kim Huybrechts

Andy Boulton - | - Joe Cullen

Update 18:15 - Lewis v Ratajski and Gurney v Cullen among Quarter-Finals

The Quarter-Finals have been confirmed at the final PDC Winter Series and it will see such ties as Adrian Lewis against Krzysztof Ratajski and Daryl Gurney versus Joe Cullen.

Lewis has had another good run today and saw off Callan Rydz, who vanquished Michael van Gerwen like 'Jackpot' did yesterday. He will now take on 'The Polish Eagle' who saw off Ritchie Edhouse 6-2.

Kim Huybrechts ended the day of Nathan Aspinall and now has Ryan Joyce in his sights who defeated Adam Hunt 6-2.

Then it is the turn of Peter Wright who is aiming for back-to-back titles when he faces Andy Boulton who saw off Dirk van Duijvenbode.

Finally like alluded to Gurney will face Cullen after both ended the day of Karel Sedlacek and Boris Krcmar and hence helping John Henderson and Andy Hamilton towards confirming World Championship spots.

Last 16

Adrian Lewis 6 | 3 Callan Rydz

Krzysztof Ratajski 6 | 2 Ritchie Edhouse

Nathan Aspinall 4 | 6 Kim Huybrechts

Ryan Joyce 6 | 2 Adam Hunt

Peter Wright 6 | 4 Dave Chisnall

Andy Boulton 6 | 5 Dirk van Duijvenbode

Daryl Gurney 6 | 1 Karel Sedlacek

Joe Cullen 6 | 0 Boris Krcmar

Quarter-Finals

Adrian Lewis - | - Krzysztof Ratajski

Kim Huybrechts - | - Ryan Joyce

Peter Wright - | - Andy Boulton

Daryl Gurney - | - Joe Cullen

Update 17:35 - Wright breezes past O'Connor to move into Last 16

The final day of action at the PDC Winter Series is quickly moving into the Last 16 with Peter Wright producing an excellent display to breeze past William O'Connor 6-1.

Wright who claimed the title on Day Four averaged 103 to defeat 'The Magpie' as he looks towards claiming back-to-back.

Michael Smith won't claim a third of the week after a 6-3 defeat to Ryan Joyce who averaged 101. Of course Dave Chisnall as well produced his brilliance which can be read below.

There is also the interesting race to the World Championship and the final chance for many before the PDPA Qualifier. Karel Sedlacek and the already qualified Boris Krcmar could have denied John Henderson and Andy Hamilton.

But Daryl Gurney who is looking for a Grand Slam spot and Joe Cullen breezed past them in the first games of the Last 16 to alleviate their fears.

Last 32

Callan Rydz 6 | 3 Toni Alcinas

Adrian Lewis 6 | 2 Peter Jacques

Krzysztof Ratajski 6 | 5 Ron Meulenkamp

Devon Petersen 4 | 6 Ritchie Edhouse

Nathan Aspinall 6 | 5 Luke Woodhouse

Ryan Meikle 5 | 6 Kim Huybrechts

Ryan Joyce 6 | 3 Michael Smith

Adam Hunt 6 | 4 Darius Labanauskas

Peter Wright 6 | 1 William O'Connor

Dave Chisnall 6 | 2 David Evans

Andy Boulton 6 | 5 Jason Lowe

Dirk van Duijvenbode 6 | 3 Ian White

Karel Sedlacek 6 | 4 Jesus Noguera

Daryl Gurney 6 | 4 Brendan Dolan

Joe Cullen 6 | 4 Niels Zonneveld

Boris Krcmar 6 | 3 Jermaine Wattimena

Update 17:20 - Chisnall produces incredible 121 average against Evans

The Last 32 is coming towards it's conclusion and Dave Chisnall has produced one of the finest displays on the ProTour with a 121 average against David Evans.

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Update 17:05 - Smith battles past Barry, White defeats Ashton in thriller

The second round is complete at the final PDC Winter Series with some superb victories for Michael Smith and Ian White in particular.

Smith saw off the emerging Irish talent, Keane Barry in a 6-4 victory on the streaming board in a real battle for the double winner this week.

While for White, he faced Lisa Ashton and came through in a tie which saw 11 legs and 11 holds of throw. In the end a 68 checkout concluded it for 'Diamond'.

Peter Wright also came through earlier on with a 100 average to down Steve Brown. The likes of Krzysztof Ratajski, Nathan Aspinall and Devon Petersen all also came through and are into the Last 32.

Last 64

Callan Rydz 6 | 4 Michael van Gerwen

Toni Alcinas 6 | 1 Ricky Evans

Adrian Lewis 6 | 2 Conan Whitehead

Peter Jacques 6 | 3 Gabriel Clemens

Krzysztof Ratajski 6 | 3 Keegan Brown

Ron Meulenkamp 6 | 2 Christian Bunse

Devon Petersen 6 | 4 Jan Dekker

Vincent van der Voort - | - Ritchie Edhouse

Nathan Aspinall 6 | 2 Derk Telnekes

Luke Woodhouse 6 | 3 Mickey Mansell

Ryan Meikle 6 | 3 Nick Kenny

Stephen Bunting 4 | 6 Kim Huybrechts

Michael Smith 6 | 4 Keane Barry

Ryan Joyce 6 | 3 Ryan Murray

Darius Labanauskas 6 | 5 Daniel Larsson

Adam Hunt 6 | 0 Dimitri Van den Bergh

Peter Wright 6 | 1 Steve Brown

William O'Connor 6 | 4 Bradley Brooks

Dave Chisnall 6 | 3 Steve Lennon

David Evans 6 | 5 Jonny Clayton

Andy Boulton 6 | 5 James Wade

Jason Lowe 6 | 4 Wayne Jones

Ian White 6 | 5 Lisa Ashton

Dirk van Duijvenbode 6 | 5 Jelle Klaasen

Karel Sedlacek 6 | 5 Jose De Sousa

Jesus Noguera 6 | 1 Josh Payne

Brendan Dolan 6 | 1 Kirk Shepherd

Daryl Gurney 6 | 5 Joe Murnan

Joe Cullen 6 | 3 Chris Dobey

Niels Zonneveld 6 | 2 James Wilson

Boris Krcmar 6 | 5 Danny Noppert

Jermaine Wattimena 6 | 1 Scott Waites

Update 16:00 - Van den Bergh, Joyce and Van Duijvenbode impress as first round concludes

The first round has concluded on the final day of the PDC Winter Series with Dimitri van den Bergh, Ryan Joyce and Dirk van Duijvenbode producing some strong displays.

Van den Bergh faced off against Jamie Hughes and claimed a 6-5 win with a 104 average but this was bettered by Joyce who averaged 110 with a 6-1 win over Gavin Carlin.

While also impressing included Ryan Meikle (d. Martin Schindler 6-5 with a 102 average) and Van Duijvenbode (d. Scott Mitchell 6-3 with a 104 average).

Last 128

Callan Rydz 6 | 3 John Michael

Ricky Evans 6 | 1 Simon Stevenson

Toni Alcinas 6 | 3 Luke Humphries

Adrian Lewis 6 | 5 Ryan Searle

Conan Whitehead 6 | 2 Scott Taylor

Gabriel Clemens 6 | 3 Ted Evetts

Peter Jacques 6 | 4 Kai Fan Leung

Krzysztof Ratajski 6 | 2 Michael Barnard

Keegan Brown 6 | 1 Krzysztof Kciuk

Ron Meulenkamp 6 | 5 Ross Smith

Christian Bunse 6 | 5 Martin Atkins (Wigan)

Devon Petersen 6 | 4 Matt Clark

Jan Dekker 6 | 5 Darren Penhall

Vincent van der Voort 6 | 3 Jeffrey De Zwaan

Ritchie Edhouse 6 | 5 David Pallett

Nathan Aspinall 6 | 3 Jim Williams

Derk Telnekes 6 | 2 Maikel Verberk

Luke Woodhouse 6 | 2 Jeff Smith

Mickey Mansell 6 | 4 Aaron Beeney

Nick Kenny 6 | 5 Damon Heta

Ryan Meikle 6 | 5 Martin Schindler

Stephen Bunting 6 | 3 William Borland

Kim Huybrechts 6 | 2 Robert Thornton

Michael Smith 6 | 3 Steve Beaton

Keane Barry 6 | 5 Matthew Dennant

Ryan Joyce 6 | 1 Gavin Carlin

Ryan Murray 6 | 0 Adrian Gray

Daniel Larsson 6 | 5 Glen Durrant

Darius Labanauskas 6 | 2 Carl Wilkinson

Dimitri Van den Bergh 6 | 5 Jamie Hughes

Adam Hunt 6 | 0 Barrie Bates

Steve Brown 6 | 5 Max Hopp

William O'Connor 6 | 3 Benito van de Pas

Bradley Brooks 6 | 2 Richard North

Dave Chisnall 6 | 0 Marko Kantele

Steve Lennon 6 | 3 Mike De Decker

Jonny Clayton 6 | 1 Ciaran Teehan

David Evans 6 | 2 Richie Burnett

James Wade 6 | 4 Andy Hamilton

Andy Boulton 6 | 1 Alan Tabern

Jason Lowe 6 | 4 Madars Razma

Rowby-John Rodriguez - | - Wayne Jones

Ian White 6 | 5 Gary Blades

Lisa Ashton 6 | 3 John Henderson

Dirk van Duijvenbode 6 | 3 Scott Mitchell

Jelle Klaasen 6 | 4 Mark McGeeney

Karel Sedlacek 6 | 2 Scott Baker

Jesus Noguera 6 | 2 Maik Kuivenhoven

Josh Payne 6 | 5 Steve West

Brendan Dolan 6 | 2 Jitse Van der Wal

Kirk Shepherd 6 | 3 Kevin Doets

Daryl Gurney BYE | - Jonathan Worsley

Joe Murnan 6 | 5 Robert Collins

Joe Cullen 6 | 5 Justin Pipe

Chris Dobey 6 | 2 Reece Robinson

James Wilson 6 | 3 Martijn Kleermaker

Niels Zonneveld 6 | 4 Matthew Edgar

Danny Noppert 6 | 0 Yordi Meeuwisse

Boris Krcmar 6 | 3 Harald Leitinger

Jermaine Wattimena 6 | 2 Darren Webster

Scott Waites 6 | 2 Simon Whitlock

Update 15:30 - Rydz dumps out Van Gerwen

Select second round ties have began for those who have byes and the World Number One, Michael van Gerwen is out of proceedings in Coventry so will not take a title from the Winter Series.

He lost out to Callan Rydz as 'The Riot's superb week continues in a 6-4 victory with a 100 average. Elsewhere, the final first round ties are taking place with Wright and De Sousa currently in second round action.

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Update 14:50 - Smith hits 112 average against Lennon as first round begins

The first round has begun on the final day of the PDC Winter Series with Michael Smith producing the standout display so far with a 112 average to see off Steve Beaton in a 6-3 victory.

Also through include the likes of Krzysztof Ratajski, Nathan Aspinall, James Wade and Ian White with Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Jose de Sousa beginning their day in the second round shortly.

The likes of Glen Durrant, Damon Heta and Max Hopp are all out though after suffering narrow defeats to begin the day.

John Michael (80.5) 3 | 6 (96.1) Callan Rydz

Ryan Searle (90.9) 5 | 6 (97.3) Adrian Lewis

Krzysztof Ratajski (95.8) 6 | 2 (78.2) Michael Barnard

Devon Petersen (91.2) 6 | 4 (86.9) Matt Clark

Nathan Aspinall (93.8) 6 | 3 (86.6) Jim Williams

Damon Heta (100.9) 5 | 6 (91.0) Nick Kenny

Michael Smith (112.7) 6 | 3 (94.4) Steve Beaton

Glen Durrant (85.9) 5 | 6 (92.0) Daniel Larsson

Max Hopp (90.9) 5 | 6 (86.6) Steve Brown

Dave Chisnall (97.0) 6 | 0 (81.5) Marko Kantele

James Wade (95.2) 6 | 4 (99.6) Andy Hamilton

Ian White (87.3) 6 | 5 (79.3) Gary Blades

Scott Baker (91.7) 2 | 6 (94.1) Karel Sedlacek

Brendan Dolan (98.8) 6 | 2 (90.1) Jitse Van der Wal

Joe Cullen (98.5) 6 | 5 (103.8) Justin Pipe

Danny Noppert (85.1) 6 | 0 (77.3) Yordi Meeuwisse

Update 13:40 - Tournament to kick off shortly

The tournament will get underway shortly as the board seeds will enter the oche. Michael Smith, Glen Durrant and Krzysztof Ratajski are among the players who will come into action in the first batch of matches. The second match on board one, nine and thirteen will start already, as Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Jose de Sousa received a bye.

John Michael - | - Callan Rydz

Ryan Searle - | - Adrian Lewis

Krzysztof Ratajski - | - Michael Barnard

Devon Petersen - | - Matt Clark

Nathan Aspinall - | - Jim Williams

Damon Heta - | - Nick Kenny

Michael Smith - | - Steve Beaton

Glen Durrant - | - Daniel Larsson

Max Hopp - | - Steve Brown

Dave Chisnall - | - Marko Kantele

James Wade - | - Andy Hamilton

Ian White - | - Gary Blades

Scott Baker - | - Karel Sedlacek

Brendan Dolan - | - Jitse Van der Wal

Joe Cullen - | - Justin Pipe

Danny Noppert - | - Yordi Meeuwisse

Update 13:30 - Ranking after Day Four

The PDC Winter Series kicked off on Tuesday and saw Michael Smith claiming the titles on the first two days of the series. Gerwyn Price won the title on the third day, while Peter Wright claimed the title on Friday. View the ranking after Day Four below.

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Update 13:15 - Draw released

The draw has been released for Day Five of the PDC Winter Series in Coventry. Among the top ties are Michael Smith versus Steve Beaton and James Wade against Andy Hamilton. Nathan Aspinall faces Jim Williams, while Vincent van der Voort takes on fellow Dutchman Jeffrey de Zwaan.