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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
===First round=== | |||
The opening day of the 2025 IDF World Grand Prix saw the top seeds dominate, with all of the top eight advancing to the second round. World number one '''Max Mad''' opened the tournament with a confident 2–0 victory over Parker Reeves, averaging 96.7. | The opening day of the 2025 IDF World Grand Prix saw the top seeds dominate, with all of the top eight advancing to the second round. World number one '''Max Mad''' opened the tournament with a confident 2–0 victory over Parker Reeves, averaging 96.7. | ||
Seed No. 2 '''Alex Brow''' began his campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating debutant Zion Carter 2–0 in just 14 minutes. Brow landed a 170 checkout to clinch the first set and averaged 101.3 overall, setting the tone for his title challenge. | Seed No. 2 '''Alex Brow''' began his campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating debutant Zion Carter 2–0 in just 14 minutes. Brow landed a 170 checkout to clinch the first set and averaged 101.3 overall, setting the tone for his title challenge. | ||
Elsewhere, '''Blake Carter''' and '''Ryan Thomas''' both advanced in straight sets, while '''Caleb Daniels''' upset 16th seed Zane Adams with a composed | Elsewhere, '''Blake Carter''' and '''Ryan Thomas''' both advanced in straight sets, while '''Caleb Daniels''' upset 16th seed Zane Adams 2–1 with a composed display. Rising prospect '''Toby Underwood''' continued his impressive 2025 form with a 2–1 comeback against Kai Mitchell, and '''Logan White''' powered past Wesley Adams 2–0 in a clinical display. | ||
The match of the round saw '''Nate Parker''' edge out Spencer Taylor 2–1 in a tight contest featuring six 180s and a 142 checkout in the deciding set. Defending Masters champion '''Mason Owens''' also moved through with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Isaac Johnson, setting up a potential quarter-final clash with Alex Brow later in the tournament. | The match of the round saw '''Nate Parker''' edge out Spencer Taylor 2–1 in a tight contest featuring six 180s and a 142 checkout in the deciding set. Defending Masters champion '''Mason Owens''' also moved through with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Isaac Johnson, setting up a potential quarter-final clash with Alex Brow later in the tournament. | ||
===Second round=== | |||
The second round saw the quality of play rise sharply. Top seed '''Max Mad''' continued his fine form, defeating '''Caleb Daniels''' 3–1 with a 101.5 average. '''Nate Parker''' produced one of his best televised performances to edge '''Aiden Brooks''' 3–2 in a match that went the distance, hitting an 11-dart leg in the decider. | |||
'''Ryan Thomas''' booked his quarter-final place after surviving a late fightback from '''Quinn Sanders''', closing out the match 3–2 with a ton-plus checkout. '''Blake Carter''' impressed in his 3–1 victory over '''Victor Vaughn''', averaging 99 and maintaining 45 percent on doubles. | |||
Third seed '''Lukas Parker''' eased past '''Nathan Reeves''' 3–0, while '''Logan White''' swept aside '''Toby Underwood''' 3–1 to join him. In one of the closest matches of the night, '''Mason Owens''' narrowly beat '''Owen Quinn''' 3–2 in a tense contest decided by a final-leg 108 checkout. | |||
The night ended with another dominant showing from '''Alex Brow''', who dispatched '''Xander Young''' 3–0 in ruthless fashion. Brow averaged 104.7, recording the highest three-dart average of the round and finishing the match with a spectacular 164 checkout. The win extended his streak of winning eight consecutive televised sets without defeat. | |||
==Draw== | ==Draw== | ||
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| RD1-team02 = Parker Reeves | | RD1-team02 = Parker Reeves | ||
| RD1-score02 = 0 | | RD1-score02 = 0 | ||
| RD1-seed03 = 16 | | RD1-seed03 = 16 | ||
| RD1-team03 = Zane Adams | | RD1-team03 = Zane Adams | ||
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| RD1-team04 = '''Caleb Daniels''' | | RD1-team04 = '''Caleb Daniels''' | ||
| RD1-score04 = 2 | | RD1-score04 = 2 | ||
| RD1-seed05 = 9 | | RD1-seed05 = 9 | ||
| RD1-team05 = '''Nate Parker''' | | RD1-team05 = '''Nate Parker''' | ||
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| RD1-team06 = Spencer Taylor | | RD1-team06 = Spencer Taylor | ||
| RD1-score06 = 1 | | RD1-score06 = 1 | ||
| RD1-seed07 = 8 | | RD1-seed07 = 8 | ||
| RD1-team07 = '''Aiden Brooks''' | | RD1-team07 = '''Aiden Brooks''' | ||
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| RD1-team08 = Felix Grant | | RD1-team08 = Felix Grant | ||
| RD1-score08 = 0 | | RD1-score08 = 0 | ||
| RD1-seed09 = 5 | | RD1-seed09 = 5 | ||
| RD1-team09 = '''Ryan Thomas''' | | RD1-team09 = '''Ryan Thomas''' | ||
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| RD1-team10 = Grant Hayes | | RD1-team10 = Grant Hayes | ||
| RD1-score10 = 1 | | RD1-score10 = 1 | ||
| RD1-seed11 = 12 | | RD1-seed11 = 12 | ||
| RD1-team11 = '''Quinn Sanders''' | | RD1-team11 = '''Quinn Sanders''' | ||
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| RD1-team12 = Broky Clarke | | RD1-team12 = Broky Clarke | ||
| RD1-score12 = 0 | | RD1-score12 = 0 | ||
| RD1-seed13 = 13 | | RD1-seed13 = 13 | ||
| RD1-team13 = '''Victor Vaughn''' | | RD1-team13 = '''Victor Vaughn''' | ||
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| RD1-team14 = Hayden Ingram | | RD1-team14 = Hayden Ingram | ||
| RD1-score14 = 1 | | RD1-score14 = 1 | ||
| RD1-seed15 = 4 | | RD1-seed15 = 4 | ||
| RD1-team15 = '''Blake Carter''' | | RD1-team15 = '''Blake Carter''' | ||
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| RD1-team16 = Damon Edwards | | RD1-team16 = Damon Edwards | ||
| RD1-score16 = 0 | | RD1-score16 = 0 | ||
| RD1-seed17 = 3 | | RD1-seed17 = 3 | ||
| RD1-team17 = '''Lukas Parker''' | | RD1-team17 = '''Lukas Parker''' | ||
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| RD1-team18 = Eli Fletcher | | RD1-team18 = Eli Fletcher | ||
| RD1-score18 = 1 | | RD1-score18 = 1 | ||
| RD1-seed19 = 14 | | RD1-seed19 = 14 | ||
| RD1-team19 = Wyatt Walker | | RD1-team19 = Wyatt Walker | ||
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| RD1-team20 = '''Nathan Reeves''' | | RD1-team20 = '''Nathan Reeves''' | ||
| RD1-score20 = 2 | | RD1-score20 = 2 | ||
| RD1-seed21 = 11 | | RD1-seed21 = 11 | ||
| RD1-team21 = Kai Mitchell | | RD1-team21 = Kai Mitchell | ||
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| RD1-team22 = '''Toby Underwood''' | | RD1-team22 = '''Toby Underwood''' | ||
| RD1-score22 = 2 | | RD1-score22 = 2 | ||
| RD1-seed23 = 6 | | RD1-seed23 = 6 | ||
| RD1-team23 = '''Logan White''' | | RD1-team23 = '''Logan White''' | ||
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| RD1-team24 = Wesley Adams | | RD1-team24 = Wesley Adams | ||
| RD1-score24 = 0 | | RD1-score24 = 0 | ||
| RD1-seed25 = 7 | | RD1-seed25 = 7 | ||
| RD1-team25 = '''Mason Owens''' | | RD1-team25 = '''Mason Owens''' | ||
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| RD1-team26 = Isaac Johnson | | RD1-team26 = Isaac Johnson | ||
| RD1-score26 = 1 | | RD1-score26 = 1 | ||
| RD1-seed27 = 10 | | RD1-seed27 = 10 | ||
| RD1-team27 = '''Owen Quinn''' | | RD1-team27 = '''Owen Quinn''' | ||
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| RD1-team28 = Alec Baker | | RD1-team28 = Alec Baker | ||
| RD1-score28 = 0 | | RD1-score28 = 0 | ||
| RD1-seed29 = 15 | | RD1-seed29 = 15 | ||
| RD1-team29 = '''Xander Young''' | | RD1-team29 = '''Xander Young''' | ||
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| RD1-team30 = Jordan Knight | | RD1-team30 = Jordan Knight | ||
| RD1-score30 = 1 | | RD1-score30 = 1 | ||
| RD1-seed31 = 2 | | RD1-seed31 = 2 | ||
| RD1-team31 = '''Alex Brow''' | | RD1-team31 = '''Alex Brow''' | ||
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| RD2-seed01 = 1 | | RD2-seed01 = 1 | ||
| RD2-team01 = Max Mad | | RD2-team01 = '''Max Mad''' | ||
| RD2-score01 = | | RD2-score01 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed02 = | | RD2-seed02 = | ||
| RD2-team02 = Caleb Daniels | | RD2-team02 = Caleb Daniels | ||
| RD2-score02 = | | RD2-score02 = 1 | ||
| RD2-seed03 = 9 | | RD2-seed03 = 9 | ||
| RD2-team03 = Nate Parker | | RD2-team03 = '''Nate Parker''' | ||
| RD2-score03 = | | RD2-score03 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed04 = 8 | | RD2-seed04 = 8 | ||
| RD2-team04 = Aiden Brooks | | RD2-team04 = Aiden Brooks | ||
| RD2-score04 = | | RD2-score04 = 2 | ||
| RD2-seed05 = 5 | | RD2-seed05 = 5 | ||
| RD2-team05 = Ryan Thomas | | RD2-team05 = '''Ryan Thomas''' | ||
| RD2-score05 = | | RD2-score05 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed06 = 12 | | RD2-seed06 = 12 | ||
| RD2-team06 = Quinn Sanders | | RD2-team06 = Quinn Sanders | ||
| RD2-score06 = | | RD2-score06 = 2 | ||
| RD2-seed07 = 13 | | RD2-seed07 = 13 | ||
| RD2-team07 = | | RD2-team07 = | ||
| RD2-score07 = | | RD2-score07 = 1 | ||
| RD2-seed08 = 4 | | RD2-seed08 = 4 | ||
| RD2-team08 = Blake Carter | | RD2-team08 = '''Blake Carter''' | ||
| RD2-score08 = | | RD2-score08 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed09 = 3 | | RD2-seed09 = 3 | ||
| RD2-team09 = Lukas Parker | | RD2-team09 = '''Lukas Parker''' | ||
| RD2-score09 = | | RD2-score09 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed10 = | | RD2-seed10 = | ||
| RD2-team10 = Nathan Reeves | | RD2-team10 = Nathan Reeves | ||
| RD2-score10 = | | RD2-score10 = 0 | ||
| RD2-seed11 = | | RD2-seed11 = | ||
| RD2-team11 = Toby Underwood | | RD2-team11 = Toby Underwood | ||
| RD2-score11 = | | RD2-score11 = 1 | ||
| RD2-seed12 = 6 | | RD2-seed12 = 6 | ||
| RD2-team12 = Logan White | | RD2-team12 = '''Logan White''' | ||
| RD2-score12 = | | RD2-score12 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed13 = 7 | | RD2-seed13 = 7 | ||
| RD2-team13 = Mason Owens | | RD2-team13 = '''Mason Owens''' | ||
| RD2-score13 = | | RD2-score13 = 3 | ||
| RD2-seed14 = 10 | | RD2-seed14 = 10 | ||
| RD2-team14 = Owen Quinn | | RD2-team14 = Owen Quinn | ||
| RD2-score14 = | | RD2-score14 = 2 | ||
| RD2-seed15 = 15 | | RD2-seed15 = 15 | ||
| RD2-team15 = Xander Young | | RD2-team15 = Xander Young | ||
| RD2-score15 = | | RD2-score15 = 0 | ||
| RD2-seed16 = 2 | | RD2-seed16 = 2 | ||
| RD2-team16 = Alex Brow | | RD2-team16 = '''Alex Brow''' | ||
| RD2-score16 = | | RD2-score16 = 3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{2025 in IDF darts}} | {{2025 in IDF darts}} | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 10 October 2025
| 2025 Betfred IDF World Matchplay | |
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| Tournament information | |
| Dates | 19–27 July 2025 |
| Venue | Winter Gardens |
| Location | Blackpool, England |
| Organisation(s) | International Darts Federation (IDF) |
| Format | Legs |
| Prize fund | $800,000 |
| Winner's share | $200,000 |
The 2025 IDF World Grand Prix is an upcoming darts tournament and the first staging of the World Grand Prix. It will take place from 24–26 August 2025 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, England.
Format
All matches are played in a double in, double out format, requiring players to start and finish each leg on a double or the bullseye. Matches are played to a set format, with each set being the best of five legs (first to three).
| Round | Best of (sets) | First to (sets) |
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| First | 3 | 2 |
| Second | 5 | 3 |
| Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 |
| Semi-finals | 9 | 5 |
| Final | 11 | 6 |
Qualification
The 32-player field consists of the top 32 players on the IDF Order of Merit, with the top eight seeded. The field was confirmed on 18 August 2025.
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Summary
First round
The opening day of the 2025 IDF World Grand Prix saw the top seeds dominate, with all of the top eight advancing to the second round. World number one Max Mad opened the tournament with a confident 2–0 victory over Parker Reeves, averaging 96.7.
Seed No. 2 Alex Brow began his campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating debutant Zion Carter 2–0 in just 14 minutes. Brow landed a 170 checkout to clinch the first set and averaged 101.3 overall, setting the tone for his title challenge.
Elsewhere, Blake Carter and Ryan Thomas both advanced in straight sets, while Caleb Daniels upset 16th seed Zane Adams 2–1 with a composed display. Rising prospect Toby Underwood continued his impressive 2025 form with a 2–1 comeback against Kai Mitchell, and Logan White powered past Wesley Adams 2–0 in a clinical display.
The match of the round saw Nate Parker edge out Spencer Taylor 2–1 in a tight contest featuring six 180s and a 142 checkout in the deciding set. Defending Masters champion Mason Owens also moved through with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Isaac Johnson, setting up a potential quarter-final clash with Alex Brow later in the tournament.
Second round
The second round saw the quality of play rise sharply. Top seed Max Mad continued his fine form, defeating Caleb Daniels 3–1 with a 101.5 average. Nate Parker produced one of his best televised performances to edge Aiden Brooks 3–2 in a match that went the distance, hitting an 11-dart leg in the decider.
Ryan Thomas booked his quarter-final place after surviving a late fightback from Quinn Sanders, closing out the match 3–2 with a ton-plus checkout. Blake Carter impressed in his 3–1 victory over Victor Vaughn, averaging 99 and maintaining 45 percent on doubles.
Third seed Lukas Parker eased past Nathan Reeves 3–0, while Logan White swept aside Toby Underwood 3–1 to join him. In one of the closest matches of the night, Mason Owens narrowly beat Owen Quinn 3–2 in a tense contest decided by a final-leg 108 checkout.
The night ended with another dominant showing from Alex Brow, who dispatched Xander Young 3–0 in ruthless fashion. Brow averaged 104.7, recording the highest three-dart average of the round and finishing the match with a spectacular 164 checkout. The win extended his streak of winning eight consecutive televised sets without defeat.
Draw
| First round (best of 3 sets) | Second round (best of 5 sets) | Quarter-finals (best of 5 sets) | Semi-finals (best of 9 sets) | Final (best of 11 sets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Max Mad | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parker Reeves | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Max Mad | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Caleb Daniels | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | Zane Adams | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Caleb Daniels | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Nate Parker | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spencer Taylor | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Nate Parker | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Aiden Brooks | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Aiden Brooks | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Felix Grant | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Ryan Thomas | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grant Hayes | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Ryan Thomas | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Quinn Sanders | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Quinn Sanders | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broky Clarke | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Victor Vaughn | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hayden Ingram | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Blake Carter | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Blake Carter | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Damon Edwards | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Lukas Parker | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eli Fletcher | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Lukas Parker | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nathan Reeves | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | Wyatt Walker | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nathan Reeves | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Kai Mitchell | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toby Underwood | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toby Underwood | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Logan White | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Logan White | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wesley Adams | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Mason Owens | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Isaac Johnson | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Mason Owens | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Owen Quinn | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Owen Quinn | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Baker | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | Xander Young | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jordan Knight | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | Xander Young | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Alex Brow | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Alex Brow | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zion Carter | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||