The Players Championship 14 Kicks Off with Surprising Upsets
The opening round of the highly anticipated Players Championship 14 has concluded, with several notable names making early exits from the tournament. Prominent among them was the “Flying Scotsman” Gary Anderson, who suffered a narrow 6-5 defeat at the hands of Graham Usher.
Elsewhere, there were convincing victories for a host of darts superstars, including Peter Wright, James Wade, Raymond van Barneveld, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting, Luke Littler, Jonny Clayton, and Luke Humphries, among others.
“The Players Championship events always feature substantial prize money, with a total of £125,000 on offer at each tournament. The eventual champion will walk away with a lucrative £15,000 paycheck.”
The action-packed first round saw a series of closely contested matchups, with several players progressing to the next stage by the narrowest of margins. Notable results included Mike De Decker’s 6-2 triumph over Owen Bates, Alan Soutar’s 6-4 win against Joshua Richardson, and Dave Chisnall’s 6-3 defeat of Dylan Slevin.
As the tournament progresses, darts enthusiasts can look forward to more thrilling encounters and the emergence of new contenders vying for the coveted title. With the live darts scores readily available, fans can stay up-to-date with the latest developments in this thrilling event.
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