Team Unicorn Japanese star Seigo Asada looks a shoe in to qualify for the World Championship.
He is a sporting superstar in Asia and another big win on the PDC Asia Tour looks to have cemented his place at the Alexandra Palace.
He won in South Korea earlier in the year and his latest victory in Malaysia has seen him rewrite the darting record books.
Asada’s average of 107.60 is the highest ever on the Asian Tour. It came in his sefinal win over Lourence Ilagan and the Unicorn ace then beat Royden
Team Unicorn star Seigo Asada was victorious on the fourth weekend of the 2018 PDC Asian Tour, as the circuit visited Kuala Lumpur.
Japanese thrower Asada followed up his Asian Tour win in South Korea in March by opening the weekend in Malaysia in style.
Asada landed an Asian Tour record average of 107.60 in his semi-final win over Lourence Ilagan, before edging out Royden Lam 5-4 in the final of tour event seven.
Asada unfortuntely saw his hopes ended at the last eight stage of Tour event eight.
Ian White has extended his stay with Team Unicorn.
The popular 48-year-old has penned a new deal as he bids to turn on the style in the big TV tournaments.
The World No.13 has been frustrated by one stat....he’s never been past the quarter-finals of a PDC ‘Major’
“It does annoy me because I know I have the game to win a TV tournament. It isn’t for lack of hard work that’s for sure,” he said.
“The other big aim this year is to get into the world’s top 10. That would be a great achievement for me.”
There was no joy in Brisbane for Gary and Kyle Anderson.
The Unicorn pair bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the Brisbane Darts Masters on Saturday night.
Gary lost focus and concentration in the middle of his quarter-final. He was coasting at 5-1 ahead against Raymond van Barneveld and there were no signs of what was to come as he lost 10-8.
Kyle was never really in the game against Michael van Gerwen as he went down 10-3.
Gary was in total control. He also missed one dart at the bull to go
Gary and Kyle Anderson won through to the quarter-finals of the first ever Brisbane Darts Masters.
But there was disappointment for Team Unicorn stablemate Michael Smith, who was sent packing on Friday night at the BCEC.
It was a big performance from Kyle Anderson, who has been struggling all year with diabetes related problems which have affected his vision. By the way, there will be a big interview with Kyle coming very soon on the website. Watch this space!
From 1-2 down against fellow Aussie
Unicorn Darts are delighted to announce our brand new signing; 12-year-old Henry Coates from Matlock, Derbyshire.
Henry is the latest recruit to join Team Unicorn's Generation 180 category, launched specifically for Academy and Junior players, who are the future of the sport. Henry comes highly recommended by Team Unicorn Maestro Jamie Caven, where he is a regular player at Jamie's Academy in Derby, which is also sponsored by Unicorn Darts.
“I’m extremely proud that the Unicorn sponsored JCDA (Jamie
It’s the last World Series event of the year before the Finals in the Autumn.
And it’s the first staging of the Brisbane Darts Masters with the possibility of a 6th different winner in 6 World Series tournaments in 2018.
Mensur Suljovic (Germany)
Gary Anderson (Las Vegas)
Michael Smith (Shanghai)
Michael van Gerwen (Auckland)
Peter Wright (Melbourne)
They are the World Series winners this year.
Now all eyes are on the BCEC in Brisbane and Friday night, with the Unicorn trio of Gary Anderson, Michael
Team Unicorn ace Michael Smith came close to a second World Series title but was edged out in a high-class match by Peter Wright.
After winning the all Unicorn semi-final against Gary Anderson, the St Helens star battled bravely but Wright’s superior finishing at the crucial moments swung the match his way.
Wright had taken out Michael van Gerwen with a brilliant display in the semi-finals at the Hisense Arena.
Incredibly the first 13 legs of the final were won on throw! Smith had taken out some
Gary Anderson and Michael Smith will clash for a place in the final of the Melbourne Darts Masters.
The Team Unicorn duo completed contrasting victories on Saturday night at the Hisense Arena....Smith won four consecutive legs to beat Rob Cross in a thriller, while Anderson had to grind out a 10-7 victory over Australian qualifier Damon Heta.
Smith was exceptional. A fantastic fightback to stun the World Champion and just reward for a battling performance. The only time the Unicorn man was in front
Gary Anderson was back in business as he raced through to the quarter-finals of the Melbourne Darts Masters.
But Kyle Anderson is out....beaten by his best mate on the opening night at the Hisense Arena.
The Team Unicorn duo were on course to clash in the last eight, but Kyle lost in a last leg decider to Damon Heta.
Gary was ruthless as he swept aside Aussie qualifier James Bailey. At one stage the Unicorn superstar was eyeing a record World Series average of 119!
He went 5-0 up in brilliant style
