Rob Cross ended Michael van Gerwen’s title defence in an Alexandra Palace classic to book a William Hill World Darts Championship final date with Phil Taylor. Cross, in his first season as a professional, is now on the verge of a maiden world title. Cross took advantage of uncharacteristically poor finishing from the Dutchman to set up a decider that followed the pattern of the match. The Stoke player, who has won this title 14 times and the BDO world title twice, will retire after this tournament. Phil Taylor will bow out in the World Championship final after beating Jamie Lewis 6-1.

Source: The Irish Times December 31, 2017 01:07 UTC