Ruthless Clayton wins New Zealand title
Wales' Jonny Clayton wins his first New Zealand Darts Masters with a commanding 8-4 victory over compatriot Gerwyn Price.
Jonny Clayton claimed his maiden New Zealand Darts Masters title with an impressive 8-4 win over fellow Kiwi Gerwyn Price. The 51-year-old darts star edged past top seed Gian van Veen and England's James Wade to secure the final spot in Auckland. Clayton demonstrated his prowess with checkouts of 72, 158, 80, and 62, giving him a commanding 5-1 advantage over his World Cup teammate.
Price's efforts to narrow the gap were in vain as he lost three consecutive legs, and Clayton sealed the match with a 124 checkout. Clayton expressed his delight at playing in the final alongside his World Cup partner, highlighting the unique experience of playing darts against rugby teammates in New Zealand. The victory marks a 1-1 tie for the two competitors, setting the stage for a rematch next year.
Meanwhile, Price narrowly missed his best performance in the final, despite eliminating top-ranked Damon Heta and Raymond Smith en route to the championship. The World Series of Darts regular season wraps up next weekend with the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong, culminating in the final from September 17 to 20 in Amsterdam.
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