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The Scot fell to a 4-1 defeat in the third round of the competition despite having blitzed Dobey to take an early 1-0 lead, averaging 115 in the opening ...

He's a class bloke and everybody knows that, but I just didn't agree with what he said. He's a class lad, but I didn't agree with what he said and there was no way he was winning this game.' [Peter Wright falling to a defeat at the hands of Kim Huybrechts](/sport/othersports/article-11577993/Peter-Wrights-title-defence-ends-shock-defeat-Kim-Huybrechts-World-Darts-Championship.html) to cap off what he called a 'rubbish year', [while Josh Rock pulled off 13 180s to dump out tenth seed Nathan Aspinall.

Chris Dobey said words from Gary Anderson wound him up before he clinched victory over the two-time world champion in the third round at Alexandra Palace.

"It was a big win, Gary is a class lad, one of the big names in darts and has been for a while so it is a massive win. "He bottled that game [against Cross in the Matchplay] - his words, not mine - but has found composure now. Dobey told Sky Sports: "Gary said something to us in the last break and I didn't like it. I don't know if he was playing mind tricks but I am the winner. Chris Dobey beats Gary Anderson 4-1 to reach last 16 of World Darts Championship where he will face either Rob Cross or Mervyn King next - "Gary said something to us in the last break and I didn't like it. There was no way he was winning after that"

The world No 22 Chris Dobey claimed comments from the two-time PDC World Darts champion Gary Anderson helped to fuel his shock comeback win at Alexandra ...

He will take on Germany’s Gabriel Clemens in the last 16 But the Scotsman surrendered the early advantage and crashed out in an emphatic 4-1 defeat, having irked his former protege mid-match. Van Gerwen made it 3-1 before Suljovic hit back to remain in the tie.

Two-time winner Gary Anderson had a go at Chris Dobey during the final break. It riled the Englishman to a huge third round upset in London.

"It was a big win, Gary is a class lad, one of the big names in darts and has been for a while, so it is a massive win. If he was playing mind tricks, he doesn't need to as he is a class act.” I don't know if he was playing mind tricks, but I am the winner. I had one job and I made sure I was winning this game. Dobey told broadcaster Sky Sports: "Gary said something to us in the last break and I didn't like it. "I came out and tried to forget about it.

Kim Huybrechts pulled off a stunning upset to dethrone reigning champion Peter Wright with a 4-1 win in their third-round clash at the Cazoo World Darts ...

However, the runner-up in the BDO version of the world championship in 2020 struck back immediately by sweeping his opponent in the second which included 13 and 14-dart legs. Me and Raymond were both world champions vying for our second PDC world title, so I'm here to win." [Get Sky Sports](https://www.sky.com/shop/tv/sports?dcmp=ssf.com_bul_shop) [Download the Sky Sports App](https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/ContentPromo) [@SkySportsDarts on Twitter](https://twitter.com/SkySportsDarts) "One leg I let him off and he wins it and then the crowd are back with Raymond, so it is really tough - but come on! The first two legs of set five were shared, but Huybrechts moved to within one of victory with a 68 checkout in the third.

Reigning PDC world champion Peter Wright's title defence came to an end with a shock 4-1 third-round defeat to Kim Huybrechts.

Reigning PDC world champion Peter Wright’s title defence came to an end with a shock 4-1 third-round defeat by Kim Huybrechts. Josh Rock moved through to the last 16 on his World Championship debut, edging out two-time semi-finalist Nathan Aspinall in a seven-set thriller to set up a showdown with Jonny Clayton. Reigning PDC world champion Peter Wright’s title defence came to an end with a shock 4-1 third-round defeat to Kim Huybrechts.

Title favourite Michael van Gerwen was forced to produce some astonishing darts to keep Mensur Suljovic at bay at the World Darts Championship on Wednesday ...

[Download the Sky Sports App](https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/ContentPromo) "I'm not going to say (what he said), it was just something I didn't like. vs But I came out, the man I am, I tried to forget about it. I feel comfortable, so I hope I can do some more damage in this World Championship" Bull." [As it happened on wonderful Wednesday at Ally Pally](https://www.skysports.com/darts/live) [World Darts Championship: Fixtures, Results and TV times](https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/12758208/world-darts-championship-peter-wright-kicks-off-round-two-as-early-draw-confirmed) "60. The deadly Dutchman soon opened up a 2-0 advantage thanks to a neat 64 two-dart combination, ending with a sensational 121.33 set average. He then levelled up with a superb 11-darter. Martin Schindler (R3) Watch the 2023 PDC World Darts Championship - live on Sky Sports Darts.

Anna Woolhouse, who has been a regular face on Sky Sports' coverage of the World Darts Championship, dropped a humorous clanger as she discussed Gary ...

He retired 6 years ago, can we please have [@laura_woodsy](https://twitter.com/laura_woodsy)?” [@MissEmmaPaton](https://twitter.com/MissEmmaPaton) tonight but Anna what you on about? The faux pas was highlighted by several viewers on social media. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/anna-woolhouse-phil-taylor-darts-28831704#comments-wrapper) Woolhouse was discussing Gary Anderson’s defeat to Chris Dobey earlier in the day at the start of coverage of the Wednesday evening session with Wayne Mardle and John Part when her mind presumably went blank. [Peter Wright,](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/peter-wright) who [crashed out on Tuesday night after losing to Kim Huybrechts.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/kim-huybrechts-peter-wright-darts-28826128)

Mensur Suljovic produced the moment of the Cazoo World Darts Championship so far despite losing a thrilling clash to Michael van Gerwen at a raucous ...

Third Round (Best of 7 sets) Third/Fourth Round (Best of 7 sets) I just didn't agree with what he said." "I was a bit nervy up there but Gary said something to me in the last break and I didn't like it so there was no way he was winning the game after that. I never gave up and will always fight until the end. I came out, tried to forget about it but there was no way he was winning.

Michael Smith, the second favourite for the world title, fell 3-1 down against plucky German Martin Schindler but recovered in style to seal a place in the ...

At 3-1, many fans thought the game was up for Smith until he finally rediscovered his relentless scoring power. “The Bully Boy showed some minerals there! “One of the best nights of darts, unreal from the Bully Boy,” declared one fan. A third joked: “3-1 down, what a comeback by the Bully Boy, I was sweating just watching.” Can Bully Boy win the world title? One of the best nights of darts I’ve ever watched,” raved another.

Michael van Gerwen insists he will handle the pressure as he continues his bid for a fourth Cazoo World Darts Championship crown against Mensur Suljovic on ...

“This is the World Championship. “I want to win this tournament. I know I’m capable of doing that.

'One of the most ridiculous things I've seen': Darts superstar left with egg on face after 'insane' gamble.

Look at his face! “Look at his face! Then the roof at the ‘Ally Pally’ was blown into space as Suljovic hit the bullseye with his final dart.

Michael van Gerwen was expected by many to trounce Mensur Suljovic but in an embodiment of showing that his favorite status may not be as easy as many think ...

MVG missed 81 on the bull to break and Suljovic held on double 20. Suljovic chased round the board though as did Van Gerwen only to hit double four and returned for double eight to finally seal it. He went six darts into a nine-dart finish and with Suljovic unable to pin 161, Van Gerwen took aim at 48 pinning double 16 for a 3-1 sets lead. A 50 checkout saw MVG break throw to begin set four. MVG hit back with a 101 checkout using the bull to break back at 2-1 down. Suljovic hit a 66 checkout to hold and begin set two.

Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Ross Smith match preview: TV & streaming details, ticket information, free betting tips & prediction…

Where can I stream Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Ross Smith in the UK? UK Open champion Ross Smith has never progressed beyond the third round at Alexandra Palace in five previous attempts, but he made a statement in his last match by averaging over 100 in his 3-1 victory over Darius Labanauskas. Sky Sports subscribers can stream Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Ross Smith live on Sky Go

Elsewhere, Masters champion Joe Cullen plays World Cup winner Damon Heta, before two-time World Championship runner-up Michael Smith rounds off the evening's ...

“I’ve gained a lot more experience, particularly in the big legs. “It means a lot. I think Mensur was phenomenal and he deserves a lot of credit," said Van Gerwen, who will play Dirk van Duijvenbode or Ross Smith for a place in the last eight. You need to get over these scares to hopefully win the event.” “I can’t really put it into words. There could only be one winner and that was me luckily.”

Van Gerwen kept himself on course for a fourth title by triumphing 4-2 in a classic encounter with Mensur Suljovic, while Smith overcame a major potential upset ...

“I’m not going to say (what he said), it was just something I didn’t like. I feel good, I feel comfortable, so I hope I can do some more damage in this World Championship.” But I came out, the man I am, I tried to forget about it. He’s a class lad but I didn’t agree with what he said. “He disappeared in the middle of the match and I took every chance I got,” Soutar, who will take on Germany’s Gabriel Clemens in the last 16, told PDC Darts. “Gary said something to us in the last break and I didn’t like it, so there was no way he was winning that game after that,” Dobey, who will face either Rob Cross or Mervyn King in the next round, told Sky Sports.

The third round of the Cazoo World Darts Championship concludes and the fourth begins on Thursday so check out Chris Hammer's match-by-match predictions, ...

Not only is his average an impressive 95.64 over two matches but he's weighed in with 11 maximums (0.30 per leg) and pinned 48.94 of his doubles. The latter two options are favourite if you expect a one-sided battle where one player doesn't find his range to his usual levels. However we might need all seven sets to be pretty close if either are nearer their seasonal ratios. They've both had superb seasons, boast two of the highest seasonal averages on the circuit and will have genuine title ambitions here. The figures in brackets are their seasonal data. [Sky Bet odds](https://m.skybet.com/darts?aff=1197321778&dcmp=SL_ED_DARTS_WORLDDARTS2023) Statistics are from this year's World Championship. He's also thrashed the Bullet 6-0 in both of their televised meetings in 2022 - the season-opening Masters and October's European Championship - so it's fair to say he has the mental edge ahead of their first World Championship clash. As soon as the 16th spot in the fourth round is sealed this evening, the attention immediately turns to the players vying to earn their quarter-final places.