PDC World Darts Championship 2025
Day 9

'Twas the night before Dartsmas, and all through the hall
The stage was deserted, just the board on the wall.
The trophy was polished, the lights set in place
As fans filled the seats, and joy on each face.

The players prepared the tungsten in hand,
the place at the oche is where these legends will stand.
Memories of old made any penny streak,
like cries from the booth of "I can't spake, I can't spake!"

You see it's been no different, with some highs and some lows,
some new faces prosper, some titans felt the blows
At this point in the tournament we're now halfway done!
But as we continue, the fun has just begun

So sit back and enjoy it, this sport that is in the hearts
And you can always stand up, if you love the darts!

Well how you can not love the darts? It's been a tournament for the ages so far. Shocks, surprises and seeds sent packing! It is our last day before Christmas, ninety six came, but by the end of tonight only thirty two will remain, So who will book their spot back here after the break then, and who will be going ho-ho-home?

The second round draws to a close on day nine of the World Darts Championship, with seventh seed Jonny Clayton in pre-Christmas action alongside Josh Rock and Andrew Gilding
The 2017/18 champion Rob Cross takes to the stage on day nine, with former semi-finalist Dave Chisnall and newly crowned World Youth Champion Gian van Veen also looking to advance

Afternoon Session:
Presented by Michael Bridges
Studio: Laura Turner, Glen Durrant

Evening Session:
Presented by Emma Paton
Studio: Glen Durrant, Dan Dawson
Reporter: Abigail Davies
Sessions are split because of the drops in the source streams.
Sorry about that

Order of play:
Afternoon:
4x Round 2
Game 53: Krzysztof Ratajski (POL, 31) v Alexis Toylo (PHL) | Commentaries by Stuart Pyke and Glen Durrant
Game 54: Andrew Gilding (ENG, 21) v Martin Lukeman (ENG) | Commentaries by Abigail Davies and Laura Turner
Game 55: Josh Rock (NIR, 18) v Rhys Griffin (WAL) | Commentaries by Stuart Pyke and Glen Durrant
Game 56: Jonny Clayton (WAL, 7) v Mickey Mansell (NIR) | Commentaries by Abigail Davies and Laura Turner

Evening:
4x Round 2
Game 57: Gian van Veen (NED, 28) v Ricardo Pietreczko (GER) | Commentaries by Rod Studd and Glen Durrant
Game 58: Daryl Gurney (NIR, 26) v Florian Hempel (GER) | Commentaries by Dan Dawson and John Part
Game 59: Dave Chisnall (ENG, 6) v Ricky Evans (ENG) | Commentaries by Rod Studd and Glen Durrant
Game 60: Rob Cross (ENG, 5) v Scott Williams (ENG) | Commentaries by Dan Dawson and John Part

Duration: 03:23:33+00:57:21+03:39:26+00:12:42+00:28:09
Source: IPTV of Sky Sports Darts
Video: H.265, 3840x2160, 50fps, 12.8Mbps, HLG HDR
Audio: AAC, 2ch, 48000Hz, 125kbps
Subtitles: none available

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