World Grand Prix: World Champion and No 1 Michael Smith to meet Gerwyn Price in semi-finals | Darts News

Michael Smith will tackle rival Gerwyn Price in a popcorn semi-final conflict whereas Luke Humphries will face Joe Cullen; Watch the double in, double out World Grand Prix Darts on the Morningside Arena in Leicester up till the ultimate on Sunday – dwell on Sky Sports

World Champion Michael Smith arrange a blockbuster showdown towards Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix as each gamers cruised by way of their respective final eight matches on Friday night time.

World No 1 Smith placed on knowledgeable show to see off Andrew Gilding and attain the semi-finals of the occasion for the primary time as fourth seed Price brushed apart a struggling Martin Schindler in three consecutive units, dropping only one leg.

Luke Humphries stayed cool to comeback from two units down to defeat Peter Wright in a last-leg shootout. The sixth seed will now tackle Joe Cullen who beat Chris Dobey in an exhilarating deciding leg thanks to a ridiculous 121 checkout on the bullseye.

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Price is hoping to develop into double World Grand Prix champion after beating German No 2 Schindler

Price – the one former champion left in the sphere – raced by way of to the final 4 with a thumping win over Schindler, who endured an evening to overlook on the Morningside Arena.

“Martin was way off the pace, so I just had to concentrate on my own game,” stated Price, who’s but to drop a set in this yr’s event.

“I’m nowhere near the heights I can reach, but I’m still here and I think the extended format is a little more favourable for me, so hopefully I can lift this title for a second time.”

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Smith defeated Gliding 3-0 showcasing his good ending with a 104 and an 88-bull end

The 2020 champion will now tackle Smith, after the highest seed swept apart UK Open champion Gilding to attain his first double-start semi-final.

“My scoring was non-existent, but I think my finishing to end legs was superb tonight,” mirrored Smith, who has relinquished simply six legs in his run to the semi-finals.

“Me and Gezzy always have great games. It will be played in a good spirit, and it will be nice to have a really fast-paced game and put on a great show for this crowd.

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Cullen produced a bit of magic to defeat Dobey in a thrilling last-leg decider

Cullen conjured up a majestic 121 checkout to overcome Dobey in a gruelling five-set affair, recovering from 2-1 down to reach a sixth televised semi-final against Humphries.

“If I’m fully trustworthy, if that 121 end did not go in, I’d have most likely misplaced the sport,” conceded Cullen, who has now broken into the world’s top 10 for the first time.

“I felt so targeted, and I need to give myself the absolute best likelihood. I believe this [fightback] will stand me in good stead, and I’ll take that confidence into tomorrow.

“Luke is a great lad. He dug in tonight and showed his fighting qualities, so I will have to perform tomorrow, but this double-start [format] is a massive leveller.”

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Humphries rallied towards Wright with these two ton-plus finishes en route to reaching the final 4

Humphries battled again from the brink to stun ‘Snakebite’ who established a commanding two-set lead, however he was left shell-shocked as a tenacious ‘Cool Hand Luke’ clawed himself off the canvas to full a sensational fightback.

“That could be one of the greatest wins of my career,” declared Humphries, who will now function in a second successive TV rating semi-final.

“I can’t really put that into words. That was prime Peter – that was Peter Wright at his best. I put everything into that game, and I’m so proud of myself. That is a massive win for me.

“I by no means make it simple for myself, however you do not anticipate it to be simple. We have so many nice gamers right here, and I’m most likely going to have to play in addition to that in the semi-finals.”

Semi-finals night time of the distinctive double-start occasion will see the remaining 4 gamers compete for a spot in Sunday’s remaining, with Price the one former champion left standing.

The Welsh ace and Smith’s titanic tussle will kick off the motion, earlier than Humphries and Cullen collide for a spot in Sunday’s showpiece in Leicester.

Watch the double in, double out World Grand Prix Darts on the Morningside Arena in Leicester each night time up till the ultimate on Sunday – dwell on Sky Sports. Stream the World Grand Prix and extra with NOW for £21 a month for six months