"That deserved to be the final, it was a great game,” said Smith.
“Jonny is a class player but, going into the game, I just kept telling myself that I’ve got the game to beat anybody. I’ve always believed that.
“I won’t be getting carried away. It’s only one game and I had poor spells. Jonny played so well that he brought a better level out in me.
“In the past I’ve probably been guilty of wanting it too much so I’m not making that mistake this year. I will focus on my darts and see how far that attitude can take me.”
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𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖!
THAT WAS SIMPLY SENSATIONAL 🤩
Michael Smith sets up a quarter-final clash with Gerwyn Price after defeating Jonny Clayton 4-3 in an Ally Pally classic!
What a match. 🔥
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