2018 Shanghai Darts Masters

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2018 21.co.uk Shanghai Darts Masters
Tournament information
Dates13–14 July 2018
VenuePullman Hotel
Location Shanghai
CountryFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Organisation(s) PDC
FormatLegs
Prize fund£60,000
Winner's share£20,000
High checkout170 Flag of the Netherlands.svg   Michael van Gerwen
Champion(s)
Flag of England.svg Michael Smith
«2017

The 2018 21.co.uk Shanghai Darts Masters was the third staging of the tournament by the Professional Darts Corporation and the second entry in the 2018 World Series of Darts. The tournament featured 16 players (eight PDC players facing eight regional qualifiers) and was held at the Pullman Hotel in Shanghai, China from 13 to 14 July 2018. [1] [2]

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Michael van Gerwen was the defending champion after defeating Dave Chisnall 8–0 in the final of the 2017 event, [3] but he lost 8–4 in the semi-finals to Michael Smith.

Smith went on to win his first World Series title by beating Rob Cross 8–2 in the final.

Prize money

The total prize fund was £60,000.

Position (no. of players)Prize money
(Total: £60,000)
Winner(1)£20,000
Runner-up(1)£10,000
Semi-finalists(2)£5,000
Quarter-finalists(4)£2,500
First round(8)£1,250

Qualifiers

[4] [5]

The eight invited PDC representatives are (seeded according to the 2018 World Series of Darts Order of Merit):

  1. Flag of Scotland.svg Gary Anderson (first round)
  2. Flag of England.svg Rob Cross (runner-up)
  3. Flag of Scotland.svg Peter Wright (semi-finals)
  4. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael van Gerwen (semi-finals)
  5. Flag of England.svg James Wade (quarter-finals)
  6. Ulster Banner.svg Daryl Gurney (quarter-finals)
  7. Flag of England.svg Michael Smith (champion)
  8. Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gerwyn Price (quarter-finals)

The Asian representatives will be:

The top 3 players from the PDC Asian Tour Order of Merit after Event 6. [6]

  1. Flag of Hong Kong.svg Royden Lam (quarter-finals)
  2. Flag of the Philippines.svg Lourence Ilagan (first round)
  3. Flag of Japan.svg Seigo Asada (first round)

Four winners of a Chinese qualifier. [7]

  1. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zong Xiao Chen (first round)
  2. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yuanjun Liu (first round)
  3. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chengan Liu (first round)
  4. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Lihao Wen (first round)

One other qualifier, the criteria for which has not been announced by the Professional Darts Corporation. [7]

  1. Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Hai Long Chen (first round)

Draw

[8]

First round
(best of 11 legs)
13 July
Quarter-finals
(best of 15 legs)
14 July
Semi-finals
(best of 15 legs)
14 July
Final
(best of 15 legs)
14 July
            
1 Flag of Scotland.svg Gary Anderson 97.235
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Royden Lam 86.876
  Flag of Hong Kong.svg Royden Lam 93.235
Flag of England.svg Michael Smith 91.438
  Flag of England.svg Michael Smith 98.026
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zong Xiao Chen 78.830
Flag of England.svg Michael Smith 92.988
4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael van Gerwen 93.224
4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael van Gerwen 104.026
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Lihao Wen 81.811
4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michael van Gerwen 99.248
Ulster Banner.svg Daryl Gurney 89.374
  Ulster Banner.svg Daryl Gurney 94.236
Flag of the Philippines.svg Lourence Ilagan 82.281
Flag of England.svg Michael Smith 97.038
2 Flag of England.svg Rob Cross 92.122
2 Flag of England.svg Rob Cross 98.026
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chengan Liu 82.900
2 Flag of England.svg Rob Cross 106.238
Flag of England.svg James Wade 99.213
  Flag of England.svg James Wade 103.666
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Hai Long Chen 67.820
2 Flag of England.svg Rob Cross 94.488
3 Flag of Scotland.svg Peter Wright 96.375
3 Flag of Scotland.svg Peter Wright 97.196
Flag of Japan.svg Seigo Asada 88.893
3 Flag of Scotland.svg Peter Wright 90.588
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gerwyn Price 89.497
  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gerwyn Price 102.496
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yuanjun Liu 81.622

References

  1. "2018 World Series Confirmed | PDC". www.pdc.tv. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  2. "2018 World Series of Darts Announcement • Darts World Magazine". Darts World Magazine. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  3. "Van Gerwen Retains Shanghai Title". PDC . Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  4. "2018 World Series Confirmed". PDC . Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  5. "Smith, Wade & Barney's World Series Boost". PDC . Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  6. Phillips, Josh. "Lam Leads Asian Tour Qualifiers For Shanghai". PDC . Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  7. 1 2 Allen, Dave. "Quartet Secure Shanghai Qualification". PDC . Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  8. Phillips, Josh. "21.co.uk Shanghai Darts Masters Draw". PDC . Retrieved 12 July 2018.