UK Open 2026: James Wade Danzelt Michael van Gerwen Onderuit

James Wade Celebrates

James Wade domineert Michael van Gerwen met 10-3 in de UK Open, terwijl Luke Littler wint van Gary Anderson.

Danny Noppert verslaat Luke Humphries en gaat door naar de kwartfinale van de UK Open...

James Wade was on fire at the UK Open, taking down Michael van Gerwen 10-3 in a stunning display of skill. The multiple world champion was completely outplayed, and Wade's win sends a strong statement about his title hopes.

WADE DEMOLISHES MVG 🤖

What a display from James Wade 🤯

The Machine averages almost 106 and hits 59% of his doubles to roll over Michael van Gerwen with a 10-3 win to reach Finals Day in style 😎

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Wade dominated from the start, keeping Van Gerwen off balance and dictating the pace. 

Wade's current form makes him a threat to tournament favourite Luke Littler, who's struggled to impress so far. Littler had a tough match against Kevin Doets, averaging 93.68 to Doets' 97.22, and trailed in maximums 7-4.

LITTLER DISPATCHES ANDERSON ☢️

Luke Littler puts in his best performance of the tournament so far, averaging over 102 to see off Gary Anderson 10-5 and secure his spot on Finals Day!

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Littler turned things around, finding his rhythm to win 10-5 against Doets. He kept the momentum going, beating Gary Anderson 10-5 to advance.

There was disappointment for Luke Humphries, however, as one of the sport's leading names again fell short of expectations.

'Cool Hand Luke' was beaten 10-6 by the Netherlands' Danny Noppert, continuing an inconsistent run of form.

Welsh star Gerwyn Price endured a nervy route through the draw. He edged past Ryan Joyce 10-7 in the last 16 before squeezing through a deciding-leg contest against Keane Barry, winning 10-9.

PRICE BACK FROM THE BRINK!

That is ASTONISHING! 🤯

Gerwyn Price reels off SIX straight legs from 9-4 down to defeat Keane Barry in a simply remarkable clash on Stage Two!

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Krzysztof Ratajski's form is on the up, beating Ryan Searle 10-5. Germany's hopes were dashed as four players fell in the last 32: Martin Schindler, Gabriel Clemens, Dominik Grullich, and Kai Gotthardt all exited.

Schindler pushed Gary Anderson but lost 10-7, while Clemens was beaten 10-2 by Wade.