Wright loses first game as world number one; Smith beats Anderson in Brighton

Thursday, 10 March 2022 at 21:15

Peter Wright failed to win his first match as world number one. Snakebite lost to Jonny Clayton in Brighton during the fifth week of the Premier League Darts.

Wright has been the new number one of the world since last weekend, after Gerwyn Price failed to reach the final at the UK Open. Thursday night the Scot faced another Welshman, who beat him 6-5. Wright started the deciding leg, but was not out within five turns. Clayton punished him as he took out 121 by hitting the bullseye with his third dart.

Michael Smith is Clayton's opponent in the last four. Smith beat Gary Anderson 6-1. Michael van Gerwen and James Wade will determine who will face Joe Cullen in the second semi-final. Cullen was automatically through, after Price had to pull out due to a hand injury.

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