Summary
Gary Anderson advanced to the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship by defeating Justin Hood. Ryan Searle also secured a semi-final spot after winning against Jonny Clayton.
Key Facts
- Gary Anderson reached the semi-finals after his victory over Justin Hood.
- Ryan Searle beat Jonny Clayton to progress to the semi-finals.
- Gary Anderson previously won PDC world titles in 2015 and 2016.
- Justin Hood made it to the quarter-finals in his first appearance at Alexandra Palace.
- Justin Hood plans to use some of his prize money to open a Chinese restaurant.
- Ryan Searle is ranked in the world's top 10 after his latest win.
- Searle deals with a genetic eye condition called dominant optic atrophy.
- Semi-final matches are scheduled for 2 January and will determine the finalists.
