Christmas-loving player’s run goes beyond 25 December
No 7 seed Wade loses 3-2 in biggest upset so far
Ricky Evans gave himself a post-Christmas walk-on song dilemma by dumping the seventh seed, James Wade, out of the PDC world championship.
Evans missed seven match darts before winning the final set 6-4 in legs for a 3-2 second-round victory at Alexandra Palace. Four-time world championship semi-finalist Wade became the highest seed to depart this year’s tournament after missing his own match dart at double five when 4-3 ahead in the final set.
Evans is known for his festive shirts and walking out to Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin’ Stevens and he took to the stage this time holding a Santa-dressed dancing toy. After a breathless five-setter, the 35-year-old from Kettering said: “The problem is now I’m [playing] after Christmas.
