The Wizard Gets Premier League Wildcard
Posted on January 4th, 2010
SIMON WHITLOCK has been named as the first Sky Sports Wildcard selection for the 2010 Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts.
The Australian has been rewarded for his superb run to the final of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a place in this year’s Premier League, which begins at The O2 in London on February 11.
Whitlock is moving from New South Wales to base himself in the UK in 2010, as he bids to follow up his Alexandra Palace success with Premier League glory.
“I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Whitlock. “I’ve seen the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts on TV before but to be given the Sky Sports Wildcard is a massive honour.
“I loved every minute of the World Championship and I’m determined to show that I deserve to be on stage alongside players like Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and James Wade all the time.
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Taylor Nails 15th World Title
Posted on January 3rd, 2010
PHIL TAYLOR became World Darts Champion for a 15th time on Sunday night with a 7-3 victory over Australian Simon Whitlock in the final of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
The world number one successfully defended his title by dropping just four sets during the entire tournament to claim a record £200,000 first prize.
Whitlock was not phased in the early stages of the final and led 2-1, only for Taylor to establish a 6-2 advantage before finally coming through to deny the Australian.
A classic match saw both players end with three-dart averages over 100 and a 170 checkout was hit by both finalists during the contest.
“This means everything to me,” revealed Taylor. “I think that was one of the greatest finals I’ve ever played in.
“Simon made me work really hard throughout the match. When he was 2-1 up I knew I had to hit back at him and I never, ever, gave in.”
Taylor kicked off the final in wonderful style, recording a 180 with his first three darts but then missed three darts at doubles for an early break and Whitlock capitalised with a two-dart 70 finish for the leg.
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