Anderson thrashes Joyce at World Matchplay
Gary Anderson puts in a stunning performance as he thrashes Ryan Joyce to reach the last-16 of the World Matchplay in Blackpool.
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"The trebles were going in, the doubles were going in, the checkouts were going in - when it happens like that you can't do anything wrong."
— Gary Anderson , Athlete
Key People
Dirk van Duijvenbode is a Dutch professional darts player.
Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional dart player known for his success in PDC championships.
Gian van Veen is a young Dutch darts player gaining recognition in the PDC circuit.
James Wade is an English darts player and one of the prominent figures in the sport.
Jonny Clayton is a Welsh professional darts player and former major champion.
Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional darts player and former world champion.
Ryan Joyce is an English professional darts player.
World championship semi-finalist who lost to Krzysztof Ratajski.
Wessel Nijman is a Dutch professional darts player.
William O'Connor is an Irish professional darts player.
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Gary Anderson puts in a stunning performance as he thrashes Ryan Joyce to reach the last-16 of the World Matchplay in Blackpool.
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