SkyBet World Grand Prix Quarter-Finals

REPORTS from the quarter-finals of the SkyBet World Grand Prix at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin.

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SkyBet World Grand Prix
Quarter-Finals
James Wade 4-0 Colin Lloyd
John Part 4-2 Adrian Gray
Raymond van Barneveld 4-3 Adrian Lewis
Terry Jenkins 4-1 Mark Dudbridge

JAMES WADE 4-0 COLIN LLOYD
(3-1, 3-2, 3-1, 3-2)

JAMES WADE produced a clinical display to roar into the semi-finals of the SkyBet World Grand Prix with a 4-0 whitewash of Colin Lloyd.

The world number three was in top form on his doubles to remain on course for a second major title, following July's World Matchplay triumph in Blackpool.

He was especially hot on his favoured double top to punish a below-par Lloyd.

The 2004 champion struggled to recapture the form which saw him overcome Dennis Priestley and Alan Tabern.

A missed double in the opening leg allowed Wade to take out 76 to break the throw on double top and set the tone for the game.

Wade took the first set 3-1 and then came from 2-0 down in the second with a 15-darter which finished with a 101 checkout and two legs of 17 darts to double his advantage.

Wade took the third set's opener against the darts, despite a 180 from Lloyd, and then took advantage of five misses from his opponent to move 2-0 up.

Lloyd stepped in following a rare Wade slip-up to land double 19 in leg three before four missed darts at double top allowed the youngster to steal the leg and set.

Wade kicked off the fourth set with a 16-darter, which was bettered by Lloyd in the next as the 2004 champion landed his second 130 finish of the game for a 15-darter.

The duo shared the next two legs on double ten, but scores of 177 and 140 gave Wade breathing space in the next as he fittingly landed double top for the game.

"I'm chuffed to bits," said Wade. "I've struggled in this tournament but I'm having a bit of luck at the moment.

"Colin didn't score like he can and I took advantage. He wasn't on top of his game and missed a lot of shots.

"He didn't look comfortable and it didn't go for him - I felt for him because it could have been the same scoreline and I'm just relieved I came out on top."

Colin Lloyd	0-4	James Wade
24	100+	25
7	140+	11
2	180	2
26.39	Ave1	27.60
79.17	Ave3	82.81
130 x2	High Finish	101

JOHN PART 4-2 ADRIAN GRAY
(1-3, 1-3, 3-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-1)

JOHN PART came from two sets down to end Adrian Gray's run at the SkyBet World Grand Prix with a sensational 4-2 victory.

The Canadian looked set to become the latest victim of the emerging 26-year-old when Gray - who took out Phil Taylor on Monday - won six of the first eight legs to lead 2-0.

Part clawed his way back into the game by edging the third set, and then reeled off the next three to book his place in the semi-finals.

"I never thought it would be easy but I felt very confident going into the game," said Part.

"I always felt good, even when I was behind but I had a lot of work to do at 2-0 down.

"I had to do something different and change my strategy. I stopped watching Adrian's game but he kept coming up with the shots and rose to the occasion well.

"I was quite happy to pull myself out of the hole I was in."

Gray came from a leg down to win the first set 3-1, and defied two maximums from Part to lead 2-1 in the next.

He landed a 180 of his own in the fourth leg and wrapped up the set on double eight to take a 2-0 advantage.

Part returned from the break in determined mood and took the first two legs of set four before Gray twice hit back on double two to level matters.

But Part was strongest in the decider to kick off his comeback and also led 2-0 in the fourth set.

A superb 11-darter - the best of the competition to date - saw the Canadian level the game and he then won set five from 2-0 down to edge in front for the first time.

The pair traded 180s in sharing the first two legs of the sixth set, with Part then pulling clear on double eight before hitting the same bed to claim victory.

Part's win keeps him on course for a third World Grand Prix final appearance, and a victory in the tournament would also see him return to the world's top six and secure a place in the 2008 Premier League Darts.

"I'm in the semi-finals now and it's a realistic possibility for me," said Part. "I'm always confident I can win tournaments and I'm certainly capable of taking the title."

Adrian Gray	2-4	John Part
32	100+	29
11	140+	14
3	180	7
26.83	Ave1	28.87
80.48	Ave3	86.62
72	High Finish	129

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD 4-3 ADRIAN LEWIS
(1-3, 3-1, 3-0, 2-3, 3-1, 2-3, 3-2)

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD edged out Adrian Lewis in a seven-set classic to move into the semi-finals of the SkyBet World Grand Prix.

The Dutchman showed all the qualities which have earned him five World Championships during a pulsating contest.

Lewis played his part to the full with some sensational darts, coming from 2-1 down and pushing van Barneveld all the way.

The 22-year-old from Stoke had a tooth removed earlier in the day, but showed no ill-effects in winning the first set 3-1.

He also led 1-0 in the second before van Barneveld finally found top gear.

The Dutchman took six successive legs to win the second and third sets in style, hitting legs of 16, 15, 16, 16, 15 and 15 darts.

A brilliant 13-darter, including a fourth 180 from the Dutchman, put him ahead in set four before Lewis hit back to level the contest in the deciding leg - hitting double five after van Barneveld missed double 16 for a 101 finish.

Van Barneveld led 2-0 in the fifth, with Lewis landing a 101 finish to then see the World Champion move 3-2 up with another 13-darter.

A 100 finish put Lewis in front in the next, and he took the set 3-2 thanks to a pressure double nine with van Barneveld waiting on eight for the game.

The Dutchman opened the deciding set with a superb 13-darter - going out in just ten scoring darts after missing his first three at the double.

He also won leg two before Lewis stepped in to sneak the third and then take the fourth to ensure a final leg shoot-out.

The youngster left himself with a finish, but could only watch as van Barneveld repeated the heroics which won him the World Championship in January to land double five for victory.

"I felt comfortable and relaxed and had a feeling it would be a great game," said van Barneveld.

"The last set was a cracker and he fought back all the time. It was unbelievable and he's a great player."

Van Barneveld now takes on James Wade in the semi-finals on Saturday, and he added: "I'm so happy I won this game but it's a different pressure against James - I have to stay focused."

Lewis said: "I'm really proud of my performance.

"I only had an hour's sleep last night and decided I had to get my tooth removed today, but I battled and am so pleased to have done so well."

Raymond van Barneveld	4-3	Adrian Lewis
38	100+	38
20	140+	12
7	180	5
30.83	Ave1	27.80
92.48	Ave3	83.39
89	High Finish	101,100

TERRY JENKINS 4-1 MARK DUDBRIDGE
(3-1, 3-2, 1-3, 3-2, 3-2)

TERRY JENKINS remains on course for a second successive SkyBet World Grand Prix final following a 4-1 victory over Mark Dudbridge.

The world number four was in solid form to set up a semi-final against John Part with some strong finishes, especially on double top.

He took the first two sets and then held off a Dudbridge fightback to sneak the fourth and fifth in deciders to progress.

"It probably looked easier than it was," said Jenkins afterwards. "I felt confident as long as I played the darts I know I can, and I did that."

Jenkins began in fine form, coming from a leg down to win the first set 3-1 with a 14-darter.

He then came from 2-1 down to take set two with legs of 16 and 14 darts.

Dudbridge found his range in the third, with legs of 14, 15 and 15 darts seeing him win the set 3-1 and get back into the contest.

He gave himself a chance to level matters in the fourth when he took a 2-1 lead, only for a missed dart at double top to cost him in leg four before Jenkins took out a 13-darter in the decider.

The first four legs of the next set went with the throw to put Jenkins within touching distance of the win, and three ton-plus scores set up a double top finish to move him into the semis, where he now faces John Part.

"John's always tough to play against and he never gives up," added Jenkins. "He's got a lot of experience and been around for a while."