Jonny Clayton* 1-0 Andrew Gilding
Clayton hits a double with his first dart to score 110.
Gilding takes five darts to find his and The Ferret opens a lead.
A trebless visit from Gilding is matched by the Welshman.
With 148 remaining, Clayton can only chip away at it.
He gets another visit, needing 90, going for double/double on the 18s but missing the last one.
The Ferret returns and takes out double 9 for the hold of throw.
Jonny Clayton vs Andrew Gilding
We have another former winner of the World Grand Prix next.
Jonny Clayton got his hands on the trophy in 2021.
He will come into this match against Andrew Gilding as the firm favourite.
Daryl Gurney beats Ross Smith 2-0
Ross Smith 1-3 *Daryl Gurney (Set: 0-2)
A closely fought leg with only 40 points separating the pair.
However, a trebless visit from Gurney leaves the door open.
Smith scores 100 to leave him on a finish.
With 150 required, Gurney lays up for a double.
Smudger needs 149 but cannot get it started.
With 16 remaining, Gurney takes out double 8 for the match.
Ross Smith* 1-2 Daryl Gurney (Set: 0-1)
Gurney steals the darts despite Smith being the first to a double.
Both players then have trebless visits but neither takes advantage.
A superb visit of 174 piles the pressure on Superchin.
Smith steals the darts and gets to a finish first.
With ‘Shanghai’ needed, Smith wildly misses double tops, almost missing the board in the process.
Gurney needs 95, hitting double/double on 19s to take the leg.
He is just one hold away from victory here.
Ross Smith 1-1 *Daryl Gurney (Set: 0-1)
Gurney is the first away with the double in this one.
It makes such a difference as he opens a 200 point lead.
With 167 required, he is happy to look to lay up.
Superchin needs 73 and takes out double 8 with his first attempt.
