THE schedule of play for the 2014 BetVictor World Matchplay has been confirmed, with world number one Michael van Gerwen and 2007 champion James Wade both in action on the opening night at the Winter Gardens on Saturday July 19. The 21st World Matchplay will be held at the famous Winter Gardens in Blackpool from July 19-27, screened live on Sky Sports. A bumper opening session on Saturday July 19 will kick off when two-time finalist Terry Jenkins takes on Stoke ace Ian White, before world number four Simon Whitlock meets Kevin Painter. World Champion Michael van Gerwen then faces Steve Beaton, before 2007 World Matchplay champion James Wade - also a four-time runner-up in Blackpool - takes on Andy Smith. The first round continues on Sunday afternoon, with Premier League Darts stars Dave Chisnall and Robert Thornton taking on Dean Winstanley and Paul Nicholson respectively, Brendan Dolan facing former Blackpool finalist Richie Burnett and Andy Hamilton meeting Wayne Jones. Justin Pipes clash with former World Youth Champion Michael Smith opens up Sundays evening session, with the Fylde Coast derby of Fleetwoods Wes Newton against Blackpools Ronnie Baxter - the 1998 finalist - then taking to the stage. Reigning World Matchplay champion Phil Taylor - who won a sixth successive title and 14th in total last summer - then begins his bid to retain the trophy against Darren Webster, before the all-Dutch battle between Raymond van Barneveld and Vincent van der Voort. Monday evening sees the first round conclude with the remaining four games, with last years beaten finalist, world number three Adrian Lewis, taking on debutand Andrew Gilding. Stephen Bunting, the Lakeside Champion who has made a big impression inside six months on the PDC circuit, also makes his World Matchplay debut on Monday as he takes on Peter Wright, with Mervyn King facing Kim Huybrechts and Gary Anderson playing Jamie Caven. The second round will kick off on Tuesday night with the games involving the players from the top half of the draw, potentially featuring van Gerwen, Premier League champion van Barneveld, Wade and Whitlock. Wednesday sees the remaining four second round games including the players from the bottom half of the draw, and could see Taylor, UK Open champion Lewis and World Championship finalist Wright in action. The quarter-finals are then split across Thursday and Friday evenings, with the semi-finals on Saturday night and the final on Sunday as the winner of the prestigious title is decided. Tickets for the BetVictor World Matchplay are still available and can be purchased through blackpoollive or by calling 0844 856 1111. 2014 BetVictor World Matchplay Saturday July 19 Evening Session (7pm-11pm) First Round Ian White v Terry Jenkins Simon Whitlock v Kevin Painter Michael van Gerwen v Steve Beaton James Wade v Andy Smith Sunday July 20 Afternoon Session (1pm-5pm) First Round Dave Chisnall v Dean Winstanley Brendan Dolan v Richie Burnett Robert Thornton v Paul Nicholson Andy Hamilton v Wayne Jones Evening Session (7pm-11pm) First Round Justin Pipe v Michael Smith Wes Newton v Ronnie Baxter Phil Taylor v Darren Webster Raymond van Barneveld v Vincent van der Voort Monday July 21 Evening Session (7pm-11pm) First Round Peter Wright v Stephen Bunting Mervyn King v Kim Huybrechts Adrian Lewis v Andrew Gilding Gary Anderson v Jamie Caven Tuesday July 22 Evening Session (7pm-12am) Second Round Hamilton/Jones v Chisnall/Winstanley Wade/A Smith v Dolan/Burnett van Gerwen/Beaton v White/Jenkins Whitlock/Painter v van Barneveld/van der Voort Wednesday July 23 Evening Session (7pm-12am) Second Round Thornton/Nicholson v Newton/Baxter Wright/Bunting v Anderson/Caven Taylor/Webster v Pipe/M Smith Lewis/Gilding v King/Huybrechts Thursday July 24 Evening Session (7pm-11pm) Quarter-Finals x2 Friday July 25 Evening Session (7pm-11pm) Quarter-Finals x2 Saturday July 26 Evening Session (7pm-10pm) Semi-Finals Sunday July 27 Evening Session (7pm-9pm) Final Format First Round - Best of 19 legs Second Round - Best of 25 legs Quarter-Finals - Best of 31 legs Semi-Finals - Best of 33 legs Final - Best of 35 legs * Each game must be won by two clear legs, with up to a maximum of five additional legs being played before the sixth extra leg is sudden-death. There will be no re-throw for the bull in this instance. For example, should a First Round game (best of 19 legs) reach 12-12, then the 25th leg would be the final and deciding leg.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:07:54 +0000
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