2007 World Grand Prix Darts
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The 2007 SkyBet World Grand Prix was the tenth staging of a PDC
darts tournament which took place between October 8 and October 14. It was the seventh year that the event was being staged at the Citywest Hotel, Saggart
, Dublin. Phil Taylor went into the event as defending champion having won it for the previous two years - and seven times in all, but suffered a surprise first round defeat to Adrian Gray
.
James Wade
followed up his success at the 2007 World Matchplay
by adding this title to his collection. He beat World Champion Raymond van Barneveld
in the semi-final and Terry Jenkins
in the final. Jenkins suffered his fifth televised final defeat in twelve months as his search for his first major title continued.
The top 24 players in the PDC Order of Merit qualified automatically. There were four further qualifiers from the PDPA
Players Championship Order of Merit (the best performers from up to 20 non-televised events during the year) and there were four PDPA Irish
qualifiers. The All-Ireland qualifiers were held on September 16.
As in previous years, the format of the tournament features much shorter first round matches (best of three sets) and players must start each leg on a double, as well as finish on a double.
. The top six players in the world rankings after this tournament will seal automatic qualification for the lucrative event. Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld
, James Wade
, Terry Jenkins
and Peter Manley
all looked assured of a place - but a good run at this tournament for any number of players could have stole the last guaranteed place in the league. Adrian Lewis
secured the spot when John Part
lost in the semi-finals. Part needed to win the event to climb to sixth in the rankings. Two further players will receive a wildcard
at a later date.
Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation is a professional darts organization, established in the United Kingdom during 1992, when a group of leading professional players split from the British Darts Organisation to form what was initially called the World Darts Council...
darts tournament which took place between October 8 and October 14. It was the seventh year that the event was being staged at the Citywest Hotel, Saggart
Saggart
Saggart is a suburban village in South Dublin County, Ireland, south west of Dublin city. It lies between the N7 , Rathcoole, and Tallaght.-Name:A monk called Mosacra founded a settlement on the site of the village in the 7th century...
, Dublin. Phil Taylor went into the event as defending champion having won it for the previous two years - and seven times in all, but suffered a surprise first round defeat to Adrian Gray
Adrian Gray
Adrian Gray is an English darts player. Previously using the nickname '3 Styler', he is now known as 'The Conqueror'. Adrian made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open...
.
James Wade
James Wade
James Wade is an English professional darts player, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation . He became the youngest player ever to win a major PDC title at the World Matchplay in July 2007...
followed up his success at the 2007 World Matchplay
2007 World Matchplay Darts
The 2007 Stan James World Matchplay was the 14th annual staging of a professional darts tournament by the Professional Darts Corporation. It was held at its traditional home, the Winter Gardens, Blackpool between July 22 and July 29...
by adding this title to his collection. He beat World Champion Raymond van Barneveld
Raymond van Barneveld
Raymond van Barneveld , nickname Barney is a professional darts player. He is a five time World Darts Champion, and two time UK Open Champion. From January to June 2008, he was the PDC world number one ranked player...
in the semi-final and Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins is an English professional darts player who is nicknamed The Bull, having previously used the nickname "Tucker" for his matches...
in the final. Jenkins suffered his fifth televised final defeat in twelve months as his search for his first major title continued.
The top 24 players in the PDC Order of Merit qualified automatically. There were four further qualifiers from the PDPA
Professional Dart Players Association
The Professional Dart Players Association is an organisation for professional dart players. Its intention is to look after the interests of professional players through an annually elected Board of six current professionals.-Formation:...
Players Championship Order of Merit (the best performers from up to 20 non-televised events during the year) and there were four PDPA Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
qualifiers. The All-Ireland qualifiers were held on September 16.
As in previous years, the format of the tournament features much shorter first round matches (best of three sets) and players must start each leg on a double, as well as finish on a double.
History
For history of event and previous winners see main article: World Grand PrixPDC World Grand Prix Darts
The World Grand Prix is a PDC darts tournament held in Dublin each October. Its original venue was the Casino Rooms in Rochester, Kent in 1998 and 1999 and then for one year only in 2000 at the Crosbie Cedars Hotel in Rosslare, County Wexford. In 2001 the tournament moved further north to its...
Prize money
The 2007 event has an increased prize fund of £200,000- Winner: £50,000
- Runner-up: £20,000
- Semi-Final: £10,000
- Quarter Final: £7,500
- 2nd Round: £5,000
- 1st Round: £2,500
Race for the Premier League
The World Grand Prix is the cut-off point for qualification for the 2008 Premier League2008 Premier League Darts
The 2008 Whyte & Mackay Premier League was a darts tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation . The prize money was increased by £75,000 compared to 2007...
. The top six players in the world rankings after this tournament will seal automatic qualification for the lucrative event. Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld
Raymond van Barneveld
Raymond van Barneveld , nickname Barney is a professional darts player. He is a five time World Darts Champion, and two time UK Open Champion. From January to June 2008, he was the PDC world number one ranked player...
, James Wade
James Wade
James Wade is an English professional darts player, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation . He became the youngest player ever to win a major PDC title at the World Matchplay in July 2007...
, Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins is an English professional darts player who is nicknamed The Bull, having previously used the nickname "Tucker" for his matches...
and Peter Manley
Peter Manley
Peter David Manley is an English professional darts player who plays in the Professional Darts Corporation. He is nicknamed One Dart as he is known for hitting doubles with his first dart...
all looked assured of a place - but a good run at this tournament for any number of players could have stole the last guaranteed place in the league. Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis is an English professional darts player for the Professional Darts Corporation who is the reigning PDC World Darts Champion...
secured the spot when John Part
John Part
John Part is a Canadian professional darts player, who is nicknamed Darth Maple.Part is one of only five players in darts history to be a three time World Champion...
lost in the semi-finals. Part needed to win the event to climb to sixth in the rankings. Two further players will receive a wildcard
Wild card (sports)
The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:...
at a later date.
Results
External links
- World Grand Prix results & reports Planetdarts.tv