DAVE CHISNALL sensationally knocked Phil Taylor out of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with a stunning 4-1 triumph at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday night.
The 15-time World Champion suffered defeat in the last 32 of the £1 million tournament for the first time since the PDC's formation 19 years ago as the St Helens ace picked up the biggest win of his career.
Chisnall averaged 99.05 to Taylor's 100.32, but crucially punished missed doubles from Taylor, who hit only ten from 31 attempts during the game in failing to reach at least the quarter-finals for the first time.
Taylor missed darts to win the first set and, after winning the second 3-2 lost the third and fourth in a decider to lead himself 3-1 down, before Chisnall edged in front in set five before sealing an amazing win in 13 darts.
"This is the best night of my career so far," said Chisnall. "It's a great feeling and I'm over the moon.
"I've been waiting to play Phil all year and I just took this as another game, I thought I'd play the dartboard and not the player and I didn't think about beating Phil Taylor, just about winning the game."
Taylor admitted: "Dave was the better player and deserved to win. Missing an 87 finish in the first leg knocked my confidence and I couldn't get it out of my head for a few legs, when I usually forget about it.
"Dave finished better than me and took the chances that he had, and he was brilliant. I've got to go away and work to put things right for 2012 and I'm going to work harder than ever to do that."
Chisnall now meets another Stoke star, Andy Hamilton, in the last 16 on Thursday, while he was joined in the third round by Kim Huybrechts and Paul Nicholson on Tuesday night.
Belgian newcomer Huybrechts followed up his first round whitewash of Brendan Dolan by seeing off James Richardson 4-1.
Richardson had caused a sensation of his own with victory over Raymond van Barneveld nine days earlier, but was unable to repeat the performance as Huybrecht's impressive emergence continued.
He now plays Nicholson in the third round, with the number nine seed having seen off Alan Tabern in straight sets, dropping only three legs in a high-quality performance.
Earlier in the day, Hamilton had come from 3-2 down to defeat Vincent van der Voort 4-3 in a thriller, while John Part defeated Richie Burnett 4-1 and Terry Jenkins saw off Co Stompe by the same scoreline, with the Dutchman suffering from a hand injury he sustained when bitten by a neighbour's dog on Christmas Eve.
Gary Anderson, the new 3/1 favourite with Ladbrokes to take the title on Monday January 2, returns to Alexandra Palace on Wednesday when he takes on South Africa's Devon Petersen in one of the four remaining second round games.
Mervyn King meets Michael van Gerwen in the afternoon session's opening clash, with Simon Whitlock - who hit the highest average of the first round despite his recent broken ankle - playing Steve Beaton and Colin Lloyd facing Scott Rand.
James Wade has been installed as the 9/2 second favourite behind Anderson, with Adrian Lewis 5/1, Simon Whitlock 7/1, Dave Chisnall 8/1 and Paul Nicholson 10/1.
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Ladbrokes World Darts Championship
Tuesday December 27
Afternoon Session (1pm)
Terry Jenkins 4-1 Co Stompe
Richie Burnett 1-4 John Part
Vincent van der Voort 3-4 Andy Hamilton
Evening Session (7pm)
James Richardson 1-4 Kim Huybrechts
Phil Taylor 1-4 Dave Chisnall
Paul Nicholson 4-0 Alan Tabern
AFTERNOON SESSION
TERRY JENKINS 4-1 CO STOMPE
(3-0, 3-1, 3-1, 2-3, 3-2)
TERRY JENKINS reached the last 16 of the 2012 Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with a 4-1 victory over Co Stompe, as the action resumed at Alexandra Palace after the Christmas break.
Jenkins, a semi-finalist 12 months ago, produced some superb darts in the early stages of the match - averaging almost 120 across the first two sets and losing just two legs in the process of taking a 3-0 lead.
Stompe - hampered by an injury to his right hand, after being bitten by a neighbour's dog in Holland on Christmas Eve - edged the fourth set and had chances to extend the contest.
But six missed darts at doubles in deciding leg of set five proved costly, allowing Jenkins to close out the match and set up a third round clash with Justin Pipe.
Jenkins opened the match superbly with an 11-dart finish before firing in a maximum at the start of the second leg.
Stompe had the first chance at a finish, but his attempt at double top was off-target and Jenkins hit the same bed to secure an early break of throw before following a third maximum in as many legs with a 116
checkout to take the first set in just 37 darts, with legs of 11, 14 and 12 darts.
The tenth seed, who defeated Joe Cullen in the first round, continued his excellent form at the start of the second, with a 104 finish, to take the opening leg.
The second leg also fell in favour of Jenkins before Stompe managed to get off the mark by landing double top to take third leg, after Jenkins was off-target with two chances to win the set.
But the man from Ledbury made no mistake in the fourth leg, which was won in 13 darts as he increased his lead to 2-0 and left Stompe under heavy pressure.
Jenkins hit a two-dart 100 finish to make a winning start to the third set, before Stompe took the second leg with the aid of a 180.
Jenkins won the third leg on double four, after Stompe missed tops for a 112 finish, and returned to hit a superb 126 checkout, on the bullseye, to win the set for a 3-0 lead.
Both players held throw in the opening two legs of set four, before Stompe hit a 97 finish to take the third, after Jenkins missed two darts to break.
Jenkins hit double eight to move one leg away from the match, but a dart at double top to win the match fell short of the target.
Stompe accepted the reprieve to hit double ten to nick the set, before taking the first leg of the sixth set, after Jenkins was guilty of missing four darts at doubles.
Jenkins took the second leg with a 14-dart finish, only for Stompe to win the next with a 96 checkout, hitting double 18 with his third dart.
Jenkins won the fourth leg with the aid of his sixth maximum, but missed a dart at double top for match in the deciding leg.
Stompe, though, was unable to make his opponent pay, as the Dutchman missed six darts at doubles keep the match alive, and Jenkins hit double ten to end the contest.
"In the early part of the match I produced the kind form I was showing in the practice room," said Jenkins, who now plays Justin Pipe for a place in the quarter-finals.
"I didn't get too worried when Co started to play better, as I had established that three-set cushion - although I will admit it was tough to cross that finishing line!"
"I got off to a flying start, which is something you have to do against players like Co. I knew the injury hadn't affected Co and he was throwing well, and that showed in his display."
He added: "I'm feeling great. I'm practising well and hitting a lot of 180s, and as long as they are going in and double top then I'm pretty confident.
"I've played Justin Pipe a few times and you've got to prepare yourself to play him. He is slow, but I don't find him too slow and it will be a good game."
Stompe said: "I didn't play all that bad in the first three sets but Tery was awesome. I fought back and could have made it 3-2, but we'll never know if it would have been different if I wasn't injured.
"It hurt a little bit and it was stiff, and I couldn't follow straight through. I felt the injury with every dart I threw at a double because that's when you're under pressure, but it's no excuse - Terry was just superb."
|
Terry Jenkins |
4-1 |
Co Stompe |
|
22 |
100+ |
24 |
|
20 |
140+ |
12 |
|
6 |
180s |
3 |
|
31.48 |
Ave 1 |
27.99 |
|
94.45 |
Ave 3 |
83.97 |
|
126, 116, 104, 100 |
High Finish |
97 |
|
5 |
Legs Against Throw |
2 |
|
14/38 - 37% |
Finishing - % |
7/24 - 28% |
JOHN PART 4-1 RICHIE BURNETT
(3-1, 3-0, 3-0, 0-3, 3-1)
JOHN PART ended the hopes of Richie Burnett with a convincing 4-1 win in the second round of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship.
Canada's three-time World Champion won nine of the first ten legs to take a 3-0 lead and establish a commanding advantage in the contest with some clinical finishing.
Burnett staged a brief revival to win the fourth set only, for Part to close out the game in the next, to seal a place in the last 16 against Kevin Painter on Thursday.
"I felt good coming into the match, knowing the fact that I have managed to defeat Richie every time we have played," said Part.
"I took my opportunities early on and the only time I wobbled was in the fourth set, and he took the momentum.
"Maybe Richie was trying too hard and I know he can play better than that, but I think I did well to close it out in the fifth set.
"I'm working hard, trying to win matches and not taking anything for granted. I'm fighting up there like anybody else, and every match I win and every leg I take feels good."
Part hit double six to take the first leg of the game against the darts and the second also fell in the Canadian's favour.
Burnett won the third with a fabulous 136 checkout, before Part hit double 16 at the first time of asking to win the opening set.
Part hit a maximum in the process of taking the first leg of the second set, and landed another in the next, followed by a 76 finish, to break throw.
Part, who defeated Scotland's John Henderson in his first round match, missed six darts to win the set, but Burnett could not capitalise with two chances of his own as the Canadian took the opportunity to hit double four to win the set.
He then recorded a clinical two-dart 75 finish to make a positive start to set three, and both players missed chances to take the second leg before Part hit double five with his third dart to take a third successive leg.
Burnett hit a 180 in the next, but missed three more darts at doubles, and Part landed double eight to move further clear.
The Welshman, who defeated fellow countryman Mark Webster in a tough five-set battle in the first round, put together some excellent form in set four to reduce the deficit.
He hit a 65 finish to take the opening leg, and followed that by taking the next two legs in 13 and 14 darts to ignite his hopes of a comeback.
Burnett won his fourth straight leg at the start of the fifth set with an excellent 120 checkout, before both players hit 180s in the next.
Part, though, won it on double eight and then secured a vital break of throw in the next, by hitting double top with his third dart, after Burnett was off-target with three attempts at doubles.
That put the three-time World Champion one leg away from victory, and after Burnett missed a dart at double top, Part stepped in to close out the game on double 16.
Part meets recent Cash Converters Players Championship winner Kevin Painter in Thursday's third round, and added: "I know that Kevin is playing the best darts of his life right now, and our game on Thursday will be a very tough test for me.
"I've played Kevin in two World Championship semi-finals in 2003 and 2008, and I have gone on to win the title on both occasions. That says something for both of us spanning a period of time.
"I've had the better of it but he's just won a major so it's anybody's game. I feel pretty good but I'm sure he's feeling about as good as he's ever felt and I'll have to earn it."
|
Richie Burnett |
1-4 |
John Part |
|
19 |
100+ |
20 |
|
16 |
140+ |
10 |
|
5 |
180s |
5 |
|
31.42 |
Ave 1 |
30.61 |
|
94.27 |
Ave 3 |
91.82 |
|
136, 120 |
High Finish |
76 |
|
2 |
Legs Against Throw |
5 |
|
5/20 - 25% |
Finishing - % |
12/31 - 39% |
ANDY HAMILTON 4-3 VINCENT VAN DER VOORT
(2-3, 3-0, 2-3, 3-2, 0-3, 3-2, 3-1)
ANDY HAMILTON came from 3-2 down to win the final two sets of a dramatic last 32 clash against Vincent van der Voort in the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday afternoon.
Van der Voort led the match on three occasions, only to see Hamilton hit back on each occasion before claiming the final set 3-1 to reach the third round, where he will face either Phil Taylor or Dave Chisnall.
"I felt I was struggling a bit in the opening two sets," admitted Hamilton. "I was chasing the game all the time, but I'm a fighter and I kept fighting.
"It was a great match to be involved in and I am delighted to have won it and reach the next round."
Both players held throw at the start of the match, before Hamilton claimed a break of throw in the third with an accurate attempt at double eight.
Van der Voort responded immediately by hitting double four to break, before a dramatic deciding leg saw the Stoke ace just miss a dart at bullseye for a 161 checkout only to see the Dutchman hit the bed to complete an 83 finish to pinch the set.
Hamilton recovered from that disappointment to win the first two legs of the second set, to take an early advantage.
Hamilton, who came through a five-set match against the excellent Antonio Alcinas in the first round, then hit double ten in the third leg, to win the set without reply and level the match.
Van der Voort started the third set confidently, with an 11-dart finish, but Hamilton took the second in the same manner by taking out 98.
The Dutchman then finished 86 to lead again, but Hamilton held throw with a 100 checkout to claim the fourth leg in 12 darts.
The deciding leg saw van der Voort miss three darts to win the set, but Hamilton could not set up an opportunity at a double and he returned to hit double two to lead the match for the second time.
Hamilton won the opening leg of set four on double 16 before the Dutchman claimed the second by taking out 65 in two darts, but van der Voort missed the bull for a 123 finish in the third as the Stoke ace stepped in on double ten.
The fourth leg saw van der Voort hit his first 180 of the game, and he followed that with a superb 121 checkout for a 12-darter to leve the set.
However, the deciding leg saw the Dutchman miss a dart at double 16 to win the set, and Hamilton held his nerve to hit double top and leave the match finely balanced at two apiece.
Van der Voort hit a 110 checkout to kick off the fifth set and then converted a 72 finish in two darts, to take the second leg.
The Dutchman then won the third leg with a 13-darter to win the set without reply, landing double 12 for the second consecutive leg to regain the lead once more.
Hamilton was off-target with darts at doubles in first leg of the sixth set, but van der Voort missed six chances of his own to allow the Stoke man to take the leg on double two.
Van der Voort hit back with a superb 148 checkout to take the second leg, but Hamilton hit an accomplished 13-dart finish to lead again.
The Dutchman hit double eight to force a deciding leg with a 13-darter of his own, before Hamilton kicked off leg five with back-to-back maximums.
His hopes of a nine-darter were extinguished when his seventh dart missed the treble 20, but the leg was won in 12 darts, completed by landing double four, as he levelled the match for a third time.
Both players held their throws at the start of the final set, before van der Voort missed three darts at doubles, allowing his opponent to secure a vital break of throw and move a leg away from the match at 2-1.
The fourth leg saw Hamilton hit a superb 174 to leave 36, only for van der Voort to hit a 180 in reply to leave the same score.
Hamilton had first opportunity at the double, and he calmly slotted double 18 at the first time of asking to end a thrilling match and ensure his place in the third round.
"It was a great atmosphere and Vincent had some fantastic support, but I made that into a positive," he added.
"I wasn't aggressive in the first couple of sets but I need to be pumped up and I'll have that in the next game against either Phil Taylor or Dave Chisnall.
"I'm not scared of Phil and it will be great if we play in the next round - two Stoke guys together - but I'd also love to follow Phil and Adrian Lewis and be the next World Champion from Stoke."
|
Vincent van der Voort |
3-4 |
Andy Hamilton |
|
42 |
100+ |
30 |
|
21 |
140+ |
17 |
|
4 |
180s |
8 |
|
31.41 |
Ave 1 |
31.90 |
|
94.24 |
Ave 3 |
95.69 |
|
148, 121, 110 |
High Finish |
100 |
|
2 |
Legs Against Throw |
3 |
|
14/37 - 38% |
Finishing - % |
16/38 - 42% |
EVENING SESSION
KIM HUYBRECHTS 4-1 JAMES RICHARDSON
(3-2, 1-3, 3-2, 3-0, 3-2)
KIM HUYBRECHTS continued his dream Alexandra Palace debut at the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with a 4-1 victory over giant-killer James Richardson.
The match was finely balanced at one set apiece before the Belgian powered through the next three sets, taking nine of the next 13 legs to progress, ending the match with three-dart average over 95.
Huybrechts, who has only dropped one set in the tournament so far, will now face Paul Nicholson for a place in the last eight in his first World Championship appearance.
Both players held throw at the start of the match by hitting double 16 before Huybrechts, who recorded an impressive victory over Brendan Dolan in the first round, took out 66 to win the third leg.
Richardson hit a pressure double ten in the next, with his opponent waiting on double 16, but the Belgian hit double eight in the fifth leg to win the set, after both players had missed previous opportunities to claim an early lead.
Richardson, who recorded a famous victory against five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld in round one, hit double 16 to make a positive start to the second, before Huybrechts held throw to take the second.
The Belgian missed three darts to break throw in the third leg, which Richardson won by landing double four with his third dart.
The Northamptonshire player then won the set with a superb 140 checkout as he levelled the match.
Huybrechts hit a maximum in the process of winning the first leg of set three, and then hit a 100 checkout to take the second.
Richardson hit back well by taking the next with an 80 finish against the darts, and then won the fourth on double 18.
However, Huybrechts hit a clinical 12-dart finish in the deciding leg to lead for the second time, before starting the fourth set with a 14-darter.
Huybrechts hit double 16 to take the second and then won his fourth leg in a row by hitting the same bed to move two sets clear.
The Belgian hit double ten to make a winning start to the fifth set before Richardson stopped the rot by taking out 62 to win the second.
Huybrechts won the third leg to move within touching distance of victory but Richardson took the fourth, landing double ten with his third dart, after the Belgian missed a dart at double top for the match.
Huybrechts missed another dart for victory in the deciding leg, but Richardson was off-target with his attempt at double 16 and the Belgian returned to hit double 12 with his third dart and seal his third round place
"I was feeling really good out there, and I played well tonight," said a delighted Huybrechts.
"The crowd was very much with James, but I kept my head, took my chances and got the win. I'm loving it on stage and I'm really looking forward to my next match now."
Richardson admitted: "Kim was by far the better player tonight, and outplayed me for much of the game.
"I wasn't affected after the huge reaction after my win over Raymond van Barneveld. I felt ready for the challenge, but lost to the better player on the night.
"If you'd told me when I came through Qualifying School back in January that I'd beat Raymond van Barneveld in the World Championship in my first year I'd have bitten your hand off but it's been great.
"My aim is to press on towards the top 32 over the next year, and I've shown that I've got the game to do that in this tournament."
|
James Richardson |
1-4 |
Kim Huybrechts |
|
36 |
100+ |
26 |
|
16 |
140+ |
17 |
|
3 |
180s |
6 |
|
28.80 |
Ave 1 |
31.87 |
|
86.39 |
Ave 3 |
95.61 |
|
140 |
High Finish |
100 |
|
2 |
Legs Against Throw |
4 |
|
9/23 - 39% |
Finishing - % |
13/32 - 41% |
DAVE CHISNALL 4-1 PHIL TAYLOR
(3-2, 2-3, 3-2, 3-2, 3-1)
DAVE CHISNALL created one of the biggest shocks in Ladbrokes World Darts Championship history with an amazing 4-1 triumph against Phil Taylor at Alexandra Palace.
The 31-year-old from St Helens stunned the 15-time World Champion with the best display of his career, with Taylor suffering defeat in the last 32 of this event for the first time since its inception in late 1993.
Chisnall took the first set before Taylor hit-back to claim the second, but the former Lakeside Championship finalist won the next three sets for an amazing triumph.
"I fully believed that I could beat Phil tonight," said Chisnall, who now faces Andy Hamilton in the third round on Thursday.
"I threw really well, and took my chances when Phil was missing doubles. I did get a bit nervy towards the end but I got the job done and I believe I can win this tournament."
Taylor hit a 180 in the first leg but missed two chances to win it, allowing Chisnall to hit double ten to hold throw.
Taylor hit the same double to take the second before Chisnall, who defeated 2004 finalist Mark Dudbridge in the first round, recorded an 88 finish to win the third.
Taylor won the fourth leg on double 16, but missed a dart at double top to win the set, and the St Helens man held his nerve to hit double eight and edge a tight opening set.
Taylor made a winning start to the second set by landing double 16, but then missed two darts to break throw in the next, allowing Chisnall to hit double ten and level.
Taylor won the third leg, which included a 180, but he missed a dart at double top to win the set in the fourth, and Chisnall hit double 18 to force a decider.
Taylor was first to a finish in the fifth leg, but was off-target with two darts at double top to give Chisnall his chance when needing a 108 finish.
However, Chisnall calmly slotted the treble 19 with his first dart, but missed single 19 to leave 32 in denying himself a chance to double his lead, and Taylor returned to hit double eight to level the match.
Taylor secured the first break of throw in the match at the start of the third set, but Chisnall immediately hit back to claim the second leg.
Chisnall hit an excellent 119 checkout to take the third leg before missing a dart at double 18 for a 144 finish in the fourth.
Taylor stepped in to hit double eight to force another deciding leg, which Chisnall won by landing double four with a pressure third dart to lead the match for the second time.
He then broke Taylor's throw at the start of the fourth set, only for the world number one to bounce back in style by hitting an 11-dart finish to take the second.
Taylor won the third leg on double 16 after Chisnall missed three darts to secure another break of throw.
Chisnall hit double top to win the fourth leg and landed a timely maximum in the deciding leg, followed by double top to move 3-1 ahead.
Chisnall began the fifth set in positive fashion with a 14-dart finish to win the first leg, before Taylor hit double top at the first time of asking to level.
Chisnall took out 67 to win the third leg, again in 14 darts, and then hit back-to-back 180s to leave an opportunity of winning the match with a nine-dart finish.
That dream was quashed after his attempt at a seventh treble 20 was off-target, and Chisnall then missed two opportunities at double 12 to win the match.
However, Taylor could not accept the reprieve as he missed two darts at double top, and Chisnall returned to land double six to complete a huge upset.
"This is the best night of my career so far," said Chisnall. "It's a great feeling and I'm over the moon.
"I've been waiting to play Phil all year and I just took this as another game, I thought I'd play the dartboard and not the player and I didn't think about beating Phil Taylor, just about winning the game."
"I thought I'd blown it when I missed the double 12 in the last leg but he missed and I got the double six."
Taylor admitted: "Dave was by far the better player tonight and deserved to win
"Missing an 87 finish in the first leg knocked my confidence and I couldn't get it out of my head for a few legs, when I usually forget about it.
"Dave finished better than me and took the chances that he had, and he was brilliant. I've got to go away and work to put things right for 2012 and I'm going to work harder than ever to do that."
|
Phil Taylor |
1-4 |
Dave Chisnall |
|
33 |
100+ |
27 |
|
12 |
140+ |
18 |
|
3 |
180s |
8 |
|
33.44 |
Ave 1 |
33.02 |
|
100.32 |
Ave 3 |
99.05 |
|
70 |
High Finish |
119 |
|
2 |
Legs Against Throw |
4 |
|
10/31 - 32% |
Finishing - % |
14/31 - 45% |
PAUL NICHOLSON 4-0 ALAN TABERN
(3-0, 3-0, 3-2, 3-1)
PAUL NICHOLSON produced an impressive display to reach the last 16 of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with a straight-sets victory over Alan Tabern.
Nicholson won the opening six legs of the match to take full command and dropped just three legs in total during a fine performance.
The 2010 Players Championship Finals winner will now face Belgian Kim Huybrechts for a place in the quarter-finals on Thursday, as he bids to record his second major title.
Nicholson, who defeated Mensur Suljovic in his first match, made an excellent start by taking the opening two legs, which included a break of throw in the second following missed doubles from Tabern.
The number nine seed then hit double top at the first time of asking to win the set without reply with a second 13-dart finish of the game, and hit double 16 to make a winning start to the second.
Nicholson then hit a 106 checkout to win his fifth successive leg, which was followed by double 20 to seal a 2-0 lead.
The third set began with Nicholson missing six darts to extend his lead further, and Tabern landed double four to finally get a chalk on the scoreboard.
The left-hander then missed two darts at double 16 to win the second leg, which Nicholson stepped in to win with a clinical two-dart 80 finish.
Both players held their throws in the next two legs before Nicholson recorded a third 180 of the match in the fifth leg, and hit double four to move three sets clear.
Nicholson won the opening leg of set four against the darts, and then hit a clinical 112 checkout to move a leg away from victory.
Nicholson hit a maximum at the start of the third leg and left 16 after 12 darts thrown, but Tabern took hit back with a superb 103 checkout to keep the match alive.
However, Nicholson was not to be denied as he fired in another 180, followed by landing double 16 at the first time of asking to end the contest.
"I was feeling a little under the weather coming into the game and I rested over Christmas, got my mind right and that showed in my performance," said Nicholson.
"I kept my head down and did the job. I knew that Alan was struggling but if I gave him a sniff he could have come back into it, and I didn't do that.
"I've got a bit of experience and I've got to utilise that. I was proud of a couple of the ton-plus finishes there and I made the most of my chances."
Nicholson added: "I think the tournament is starting to show the strength in depth in this sport.
"I'm the kind of person who wants to take this sport forwards, and people like Kim Huybrechts, Dave Chisnall and myself showed tonight that we can dominate sessions and make the most of our opportunities.
"I've got to know Kim quite well since the European Championship in July and he's a nice kid, but I'm going to have to take him out. This tournament is what I want and he's standing in my way."
|
Paul Nicholson |
4-0 |
Alan Tabern |
|
22 |
100+ |
23 |
|
12 |
140+ |
5 |
|
5 |
180s |
3 |
|
32.54 |
Ave 1 |
28.73 |
|
97.61 |
Ave 3 |
86.19 |
|
112, 106 |
High Finish |
103 |
|
5 |
Legs Against Throw |
1 |
|
12/32 - 38% |
Finishing - % |
3/13 - 23% |