Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Stephen Bunting, and Chris Dobey have booked their spots in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship semi-finals after a thrilling day of action on Wednesday.
The opening day of darting drama in 2025 saw the quarter-finals unfold across a bumper double session on New Year’s Day, as the quest to lift the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy continues.
Tournament favourite Luke Littler underlined his credentials with a commanding 5-2 victory over Nathan Aspinall, registering his eighth ton-plus average on the iconic Alexandra Palace stage.
Michael van Gerwen, the only former champion still standing at Ally Pally, triumphed in an exhilarating clash with Callan Rydz, a match that featured an incredible 31 maximums.
Chris Dobey staged a valiant fightback against Gerwyn Price, winning five of the last six sets to break new ground and secure his place in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Stephen Bunting produced a dominant 5-2 win over two-time World Champion Peter Wright, sealing his spot in a second World Championship semi-final.
Dobey and van Gerwen will face off in Thursday’s opening semi-final at Alexandra Palace, before Bunting and Littler lock horns in the evening’s highly anticipated finale.
