PDC Darts World Championship – Phil Taylor vs Adrian Lewis

The draw for the Quarter Finals of the PDC World Darts Championship is nearly complete, with some shocks having happened along the way. Still on course at Alexandra Palace, London, for yet another title is Phil “The Power” Taylor (4/11 at BetFred) who cruised through his second round match against Steve Hines 4-1. The highest casualty of the tournament this year, is fourth seed John Part, who crashed out in the second round, losing 4-1 to Englishman, Kirk Shepherd (ranked 29th), who then proceeded to lose in his third round match by the same score line to Mark Webster.

Raymond van Barneveld (8/1 at BetFred) is looking strong, yet not at his very best, and the big Dutchman (ranked 2nd) hit a spectacular 9-dart finish for the second consecutive year. That accomplishment came in his second round 4-0 victory over Brendan Dolan from Ireland. He is now awaiting Kevin Painter in the third round. Third seed James Wade takes on Andy Hamilton in the last of the remaining third round matches, but all eyes will already be waiting on the Quarter Final match between Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis (10/1 at BetFred).

Lewis (aka Jackpot) is the protégé of Phil Taylor, with both players hailing from Stoke, and practicing together up until a couple of years ago. This latest showdown will take place on January 1st. Lewis, who, shall we say, is not short of self confidence, is pushing the competition hard this year, remaining right up there with Taylor for averages so far. Although Lewis hasn’t managed to get the better of Taylor so far, he is still talking up his chances. Unlike Taylor, who has romped to 12 World Titles, Lewis has yet to make it beyond the quarter finals in the competition. He could well be suffering the same fate again this year.

Phil Taylor vs. Adrian Lewis
Phil Taylor to win- 2/11 at Coral
Adrian Lewis to win – 4/1 at SkyBet