All eyes turn to Alexandra Palace as the world’s elite step up to the oche for the PDC World Darts Championship, with Monday 22 December marking another key night in a packed festive schedule.
It remains the hottest ticket in town, with the tournament stretching across more than three weeks over the Christmas period.
Reigning champion Luke Littler returns to defend his crown after last season’s memorable final win over Michael van Gerwen, and ‘The Nuke’ will be keen to underline his status at the top of the sport once again.
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Monday Previews:
Luke Humphries v Paul Lim
The fairytale run of Paul Lim continues on Monday evening as the 71-year-old takes on 2024 world champion and world number two Luke Humphries.
Lim impressed in the opening round, showing once again that if given opportunities, age is no barrier at this level. The challenge here is whether those chances will come often enough.
Humphries looked sharp and controlled in his victory over Ted Evetts and is expected to be fully focused as he looks to move through the draw efficiently.
A straight sets win for ‘Cool Hand’ appears the most likely outcome, with Humphries also favoured to hit the most 180s, even if maximums are at a premium in what could be a relatively short contest.
James Wade v Ricky Evans
This matchup offers a fascinating contrast in personalities and pace. James Wade is famously business like, preferring to let his darts do the talking with minimal fuss on stage.
By contrast, Ricky Evans thrives on the theatre of Ally Pally, combining rapid-fire throwing with showmanship and crowd engagement.
Both players came through solidly in the opening round and will believe they have a genuine chance of reaching the last 32.
This has the feel of a match that could go the distance, potentially all the way to a deciding fifth set. If forced to call it, Wade’s experience and composure may just give him the edge in a tight finish.
