UK Darts Issue 13 - April 2014 | Page 13

“I’m enjoying the season and I can look ahead now to trying to get back into the Play-Offs. The hard work I’ve done in practice is paying off and my doubles are going in well, and it was great to give the fans plenty to cheer.” “Dublin’s always been one of the best venues for me and the fans gave me a great reception.” Adrian Lewis 6-6 Dave Chisnall This explosive pair landed ten maximums between them as they played out a thrilling draw in which neither man ever enjoyed more than a one leg lead. Chisnall broke in the opening leg, only for Lewis to level and then lead at 2-1. In a to-and-fro encounter Chisnall then levelled up, before another break of throw saw him lead 3-2. The match went on in this pattern until Lewis was able to land a 100 checkout to secure at least a point in the eleventh leg. Chisnall was not finished however and he did his survival hopes a huge favour when he landed a maximum in the final leg to secure a point of his own. “I’ve got seven or eight weeks now to fight to get into the top four and I’m looking forward to the rest of the tournament now” Adrian Lewis “I’m happy with that and it was good entertainment for the crowd,” said Chisnall. “Adrian had a few chances but it’s swings and roundabouts, and at the end he let me in and I took my chance. “I wanted to try and get at least a point this week and it means there’s a big game ahead against Wes next week. I know that a draw will keep me in the competition, but I’ll be going for a win and hopefully I can hit my doubles like I did tonight.” Lewis said: “Dave ground out a draw at the end there but we both hit some good finishes and plenty of 180s, and it’s a good point for me. “I’ve got seven or eight weeks now to fight to get into the top four and I’m looking forward to the rest of the tournament now.” Wes Newton 6-6 Simon Whitlock This result favoured neither man really, especially Whitlock who now finds himself relegated, whilst Newton is in the bottom two on legs difference and must secure at least a point against Dave Chisnall in his final match in week 9 to stand any chance of staying up. The opening two legs were both taken against the throw, but a pattern of holds soon emerged and the players found Photo: PDC/Lawrence Lustig