James Wade has kicked off his Players Championship campaign in style, claiming his 12th PDC title as he outlasted Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in the final. The Stockport-born star's victory marked a significant boost to his career ahead of the Premier League season.
Wade's performance was nothing short of dominant, producing a series of impressive displays that saw him secure four deciding-leg victories before dispatching Aspinall in the final. His winning margin was 2 legs, and he averaged over 100 points per set throughout the match.
The 42-year-old acknowledged that he was relieved to have secured his first title of the season, but also expressed disappointment at missing out on a Premier League wild-card pick. Wade stated that he believed he should have been included in the eight-player line-up but felt that the PDC had picked players who represented the game best.
Wade's victory has sent ripples through the darts world, with many viewing it as a statement of intent from one of the sport's top players. His performance against Michael van Gerwen was particularly impressive, as he took out finishes of 104, 127, 130 and 137 before coming back from 5-3 down to seal the win.
Aspinall, who had been looking to make a winning start to his season, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short. He had previously dumped out Arno Merk, Madars Razma and Joe Hunt in quick succession, and was on course for an early exit before Wade's stunning comeback.
The PDC ProTour season continues with Players Championship Two on Tuesday, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling few weeks of darts action.
Wade's performance was nothing short of dominant, producing a series of impressive displays that saw him secure four deciding-leg victories before dispatching Aspinall in the final. His winning margin was 2 legs, and he averaged over 100 points per set throughout the match.
The 42-year-old acknowledged that he was relieved to have secured his first title of the season, but also expressed disappointment at missing out on a Premier League wild-card pick. Wade stated that he believed he should have been included in the eight-player line-up but felt that the PDC had picked players who represented the game best.
Wade's victory has sent ripples through the darts world, with many viewing it as a statement of intent from one of the sport's top players. His performance against Michael van Gerwen was particularly impressive, as he took out finishes of 104, 127, 130 and 137 before coming back from 5-3 down to seal the win.
Aspinall, who had been looking to make a winning start to his season, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short. He had previously dumped out Arno Merk, Madars Razma and Joe Hunt in quick succession, and was on course for an early exit before Wade's stunning comeback.
The PDC ProTour season continues with Players Championship Two on Tuesday, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling few weeks of darts action.
I'm stoked for James Wade, no doubt about that! 12th PDC title is a big deal, but honestly, it feels a bit rushed... Like he just cruised past everyone 
. Nathan Aspinall put up a good fight, though 
. I mean, the guy's on fire 
! But can he keep this momentum going? The Premier League season is coming up, and Wade's gotta show they're not just a one-off win kind of player 
. Still, I'm hyped to see what's next for him 
. And I love how humble he is about it - like, the disappointment thing is genuine 
. Can't wait to see more darts action at Players Championship Two 
!
! I mean, James Wade is a legend and all but can't he just make some changes to the PDC ProTour schedule? Like, having only one Players Championship event in February is whack 
. He's got his first title of the season and now he's gotta wait another 3 months for his next big push? Come on PDC! Can we get a mid-season break or something? Wade's just trying to set up for the Premier League season, but it feels like he's always playing catch-up 
. Aspinall put up a good fight though, gotta respect that 
. Now let's hope the next event is better organized, we don't need any more schedule clashes! 
, just saw that James Wade finally won his 12th PDC title but he's still not getting the Premier League wild-card pick 
, like what even is the point of all this? He had an epic comeback against van Gerwen tho, took out some crazy scores 
, and now Wade's gonna be all hyped for the next tournament 
.
what's wrong with the pdc wild card pick tho? seems like james had it in the bag 
he's been on fire and it's amazing to see him break free from that 5-3 down hole against van gerwen 
that comeback is just mental! i think the pdc pro tour season is gonna be so intense with these top players competing for those premier league wild-card spots 
. But at the same time, it's a bit weird that he's not getting that Premier League wild-card pick 
. Like, if he's so good, why not include him in the line-up? It just seems like the PDC is trying to handpick their favorite players and leave the rest out of it 
. Guess you can't blame a guy for standing up for himself, right? 
. His stats were insane, averaging over 100 points per set? That's like a pro footballer on the dartboard 
️! He totally deserved that title and it's gonna give him a major boost for the Premier League season 
. Can't wait to see what he does next, maybe some new trophy in his cabinet?
Can't wait for Players Championship Two this week! 
he was SO dominant out there averaging 100+ points per set and taking down aspinall in the final 8-6 what a comeback! i'm literally hyped for him to do well in the premier league season 
. He was supposed to be one of the top picks for the Premier League wild-card pick, so you'd think he'd be in a stronger position now. Can't help but wonder if the PDC made the right call on those picks... maybe Wade's win will send some waves and get them rethinking 
. Still, Wade's form is undeniable, especially against Michael van Gerwen 
Aspinall put up a good fight but at the end of the day wade's experience and skill just took over 
. The darts world is gonna be watching him closely, and I'm here for it! 
