Darts match which had 9-darter PDC World Champs 2 years in the past will get Q-School re-run
Darts ace William Borland was a recreation away from reclaiming his PDC Tour card however misplaced within the decisive remaining to Steve Lennon.
The 28-year-old – who’s ranked prime of the UK Q-School Order of Merit – misplaced to the Irishman 6-4 in Thursday’s (January 11) Day One remaining. While Lennon instantly reclaimed his Tour card with the victory, Borland is but to regain his however has put himself in a commanding place on the finish of Day One.
Nicknamed Big Willie, the Scotsman burst onto the scene in 2021 when he turned the primary participant to win a televised match with a nine-dart end within the first spherical of PDC World Darts Championship.
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He defeated Bradley Brooks within the notorious match and the pair met as soon as once more throughout Q-School which left followers salivating over their rematch, contemplating how aggressive their first match-up was. One fan on X (previously Twitter) wrote: “BORLAND VS BROOKS R2 LETS GOOO” whereas one other wrote: “Borland Vs Brooks in Q-School. What a time to be alive”.
Fans have been noticeably excited concerning the conflict that Borland ultimately received 6-4 in spherical two on his solution to the ultimate. Following the Englishman’s second loss to Borland, one fan claimed: “Poor Bradley Brooks must be sick of the sight of William Borland”.
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The iconic victory earned Borland a Tour card for 2022 however finds himself in Q-School this yr to regain it and had a surprising run to the ultimate that included wins in opposition to Darren Beveridge, Nick Fullwell, James Hurrell, Patrick Lynskey and Andy Boulton. The victories earned him 5 rating factors which locations him in good stead for the remainder of the week.
The West Lothian native took to X initially of the week to announce his goal of reclaiming his Tour card as he wrote: “I’m back folks!! Q School begins today, and I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead as I look to get my Tour Card back. Can’t wait to get going.”
