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James Wade did not make it into the final of the Darts World Cup in his fourth semifinal participation
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Michael Smith and Peter Wright have made it to the final of the Darts World Cup in London.
Wright won the semi-finals of the former Scottish champions at London's Alexandra Palace against Gary Anderson 6-4.
Smith won over James Wade 6: 3.
For Smith it is the second chance for the Sid Waddell Trophy after 2019.
Three years ago he lost the final 3: 7 against Michael van Gerwen from the Netherlands.
World number ninth Smith has played an outstanding tournament so far and has successively promoted Welsh co-favorites Jonny Clayton, defending champion Gerwyn Price (also from Wales) and now Wade from the tournament.
The semi-finals at Alexandra Palace turned into a show of force.
Wade had previously had a little luck with the draw and also benefited from a Corona failure by Dutchman Vincent van der Voort.
Wade is considered one of the best players who never made it to the final.
Wade was already in the semifinals in 2009, 2012 and 2013.
Wright shows best tournament performance
"Snakebite" Wright showed his best tournament performance the day after the 5: 4 against England's Callan Rydz.
As on the day before, the 51-year-old played eight perfect darts and then failed on double 12 - but set a record with 24 shots of 180 points.
For Wright it will be the third World Cup final after 2014 (defeat against van Gerwen) and 2020 (win against van Gerwen).
Anderson speculated about an end to his career after this World Cup.
Instead, the 51-year-old announced after the game against Wright that he wanted to improve in 2022.
“Thanks for all the support.
Hope this year is better than last, ”tweeted Anderson.
"I have to admit, I really enjoyed the game," wrote Anderson.
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