Gary Anderson Produces Vintage Performance at World Darts Championship

The Flying Scotsman Returns to Form

Gary Anderson produced a vintage display on Day 13 of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at London’s Alexandra Palace, with Anderson producing the performance of the day. The two-time World Champion averaged almost 106 to defeat Connor Scutt in a quality contest, reeling off three consecutive sets to register the second-highest average of the tournament.

A Crucial Victory for Anderson

Gary Anderson closed out a 3-1 victory over Connor Scutt during the second round of the World Darts Championship. The 54-year-old Scotsman demonstrated why he remains one of the sport’s elite competitors, bouncing back with determination after an inconsistent start to his campaign. Gary James Grant Anderson is a Scottish professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is ranked world number fourteen.

Looking Ahead to the Third Round

Anderson reflected: “Connor is a fantastic player. He’s a grafter,” and will take on Jermaine Wattimena in a tantalising round three showdown. “Jermaine over the last 18 months has gone to a different level. He’s been absolutely fantastic over the last few years, so that will be another tough game.”

Championship Pedigree and Motivation

Nicknamed “the Flying Scotsman”, after the famous steam train, he is a two-time, back-to-back PDC World Champion, having won the title in 2015 and 2016. Anderson is chasing that third illustrious world title that would put him alongside Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen as three-time winners, and he is happy for people to doubt him as it only spurs him on. His recent form and determination suggest that the Scottish legend is not finished challenging for major honours at Alexandra Palace.