The Players Championship begins June 16th, will rookies be dominant again?
After the shocking UK Open, the Players Championship is the next big thing in the world of darts, starting June 16.
The UK Open has been full of surprises as rookie Robert Thornton did the unthinkable. Beating the mighty Phil Taylor is one unimaginable feat in a darts man’s professional career.
Players from all over the globe have tried wandering near the 15-time World Champion but have failed miserably. However, there are always exceptions.
Thornton defeated the best darts player that has ever lived in the final of the UK Open. It was a remarkable event for the rookie, as a win against “The Power” is something only a few have seen in their entire careers.
The Players Championship is a must watch, as the UK Open Champion Thornton is among the numerous entries at the darts showdown.
Adrian Lewis, Simon Whitlock and James Wade are the most prominent names at the Players Championship, who are focusing on retaining their pride as darts throwers.
Adrian Lewis has been extremely disappointing since the McCoy’s Premier League and has continued the form till the UK Open. “The Jackpot” made early exits in both events and disappointed fans all over the globe.
James Wade seemed positive after his 2 UK Open wins and was eyeing his 3rd this year. Wade, however, was not good enough. He was thrown out of the tournament in the early rounds and his form was miserable.
Simon Whitlock was the name that stood out among legends at the McCoy’s Premier League. The Australian wizard gave aggressive game play throughout the League and got into the final.
His opponent was the mighty Phil Taylor. “The Power” won the Premier League, yet, Whitlock put up a good show. To even compete against Taylor in the final was enough for “The Wizard”.
The Players Championship is the beginning of another darts showdown. The thrill is back, as the new era of darts history begins with the tournament.
This year has been dominated by rookies. Players like Lewis, Wade and Taylor need to go back and cultivate their games to a point where they can rule the world of darts again.
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