James Wade and Jonny Clayton set up a World Matchplay semi-final clash on Saturday after the pair were victorious on Thursday night at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.
Wade found an impressive eight legs in a row for a 16-13 victory against Gian van Veen while Clayton was comprehensive in a 16-7 win over Stephen Bunting.
The win puts Wade into his 10th Matchplay semi-final and it also marks back-to-back semis on what is his 20th consecutive appearance in Blackpool, the world No 5 losing out to eventual winner Luke Humphries in 2024.
Meanwhile, Clayton is into his second ever Winter Gardens semi, his first coming back in 2023 when he eventually lost in the final to Nathan Aspinall.
James Wade gives an hilarious response to his remarkable eight straight leg streak against Gian Van Veen that saw him progress to the semi-finals of the World Matchplay.
The semi-final will mark the 30th meeting between the pair, Clayton going in with the win statistic 16-13 in his favour.
The second semi-final will be decided on Friday night as Luke Littler faces Andrew Gilding and Gerwyn Price takes on Josh Rock, live on Sky Sports.
More to follow…
What’s next at the World Matchplay?
The World Matchplay continues on Friday July 28 with two more of our quarter-finals, live on Sky Sports+ and Main Event from 7.30pm.
Luke Littler takes on Andrew Gilding and Gerwyn Price faces Josh Rock to secure their spots in the semi-finals.
Watch the World Matchplay live on Sky Sports from July 19-27 or stream without a contract.
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