James Wade survived a comeback attempt from Jonny Clayton after blowing a six-leg lead. The game went to a tiebreak situation, but Wade went on to win 20-18.
We are set for another incredible semifinal match, as Luke Littler and Josh Rock are set to clash for a spot in the final against Wade.
Day 8 live coverage & updates (evening session)
Real-time coverage from the games can be found below
James Wade vs. Jonny Clayton
9:38 p.m. – Wade breaks Clayton’s throw after Clayton missed darts at double to extend the game. Wade survives an epic to advance to the final. He wins 20-18.
9:35 p.m. – Wade holds throw and leads 19-18.
9:33 p.m. – Clayton extends the match with a key hold of throw. It’s 18-18.
9:32 p.m. – Wade hits double 14 to take a 18-17 lead.
9:30 p.m. – Wade misses a match dart, and the tiebreaker continues after Clayton finds double 10.
9:28 p.m. – Wade finds a 161 finish again, to take a one-leg lead in the tiebreaker.
9:26 p.m. – Clayton has forced the tiebreaker, as Wade is all out of sorts.
9:25 p.m. – Clayton is miraculously a leg away from a tiebreaker.
9:18 p.m. – Clayton is fighting to stay alive, but still trails 12-16 in a race to 17.
9:09 p.m. – Clayton picks up a massive 120 finish to break throw. He trails 10-13.
9:00 p.m. – Wade continues to inch closer to the finish line. He leads 12-8.
8:47 p.m. – Wade outscores Clayton 3-2 once again. He’s up 10-5 overall.
8:34 p.m. – Wade dominates session #2. He outscores Clayton 4-1 in the session, leading 7-3 overall.
8:19 p.m. – Clayton immediately breaks throw in leg #5 after Wade got the first break, but trails 2-3 after session #1.
8:16 p.m. – Wade gets a 161 finish on the bullseye to claim the game’s first break of throw by either player.
8:13 p.m. – Wade goes six darts into the nine. He holds his throw again, taking a 2-1 lead.
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2025 World Matchplay day 8 schedule
Here are the results from the evening session on Day 8.
Semifinals (Day 8 evening session)
*Games are best-of-33 (Must win by two)
| Match | Date | Time (Local) | Score |
| James Wade (9) vs. Jonny Clayton (5) | Sat., Jul. 26 | 8:05 p.m. | 20-18 |
| Luke Littler (2) vs. Josh Rock | Sat., Jul. 26 | 9:30 p.m. |
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Tournament bracket
Here is the matchup for the World Matchplay final on Sunday.
| Match | Date |
| James Wade vs. Littler/Rock | Sun., Jul. 27 |
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