World Series of Darts Final - Day 3
Report and Statistics
Wade ended his four-year wait for a TV title at last weekend's European Championship and wasted no time in claiming a ninth TV crown in Austria after surviving five match darts in a pulsating final leg.
The 35-year-old recently became a father for the first time and an emotional Wade once again dedicated his triumph to son Arthur.
"This is another win for Arthur, I couldn't be happier right now," said Wade, who pocketed the 50,000 pound top prize.
"I threw it away but then Michael did the same and I was very grateful for my second chance to win that game.
"Last week I had the biggest amount of luck in the world and I did again this week with players missing darts at double against me but I made the most of it again.
"Going into the semi-final with Raymond [van Barneveld] I said to myself 'come on, you are up for this' and I kept that focus all the way through to win it."
Wade began the weekend with a win over Ross Smith before silencing the Austrian crowd in round two with a win over fans' favourite Mensur Suljovic to reach the final day of action. Sunday afternoon's quarter-final saw the Aldershot thrower see off Jamie Lewis before a convincing 11-2 victory over Van Barneveld, who stunned world number one Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals, saw him reach the Vienna showdown.
Wade raced into a 3-0 lead before Smith battled back to level it up at 5-5 at the second break with a 100 checkout, with the St Helens star averaging 105.3.
Smith levelled the tie once again with a stunning 170 checkout but Wade replied with a trademark 112 checkout to lead 8-7.
Smith landed an 87 checkout to lead for the first time at 9-8 only for Wade to turn the final back around as he broke the Smith throw to lead 10-9.
An incredible end to the match saw Wade bust 121, allowing Smith to level at 10-10 before a gripping final leg saw Smith miss five darts for the title allowing Wade to find double 18 for the win.
Wade Wins Second TV Title In A Week
JAMES WADE lifted his second televised title in the space of seven days with a dramatic 11-10 win over Michael Smith in the final of the bwin World Series of Darts Finals at the Multiversum in Vienna.
Wade ended his four-year wait for a TV title at last weekend's European Championship and wasted no time in claiming a ninth TV crown in Austria after surviving five match darts in a pulsating final leg.
The 35-year-old recently became a father for the first time and an emotional Wade once again dedicated his triumph to son Arthur.
"This is another win for Arthur, I couldn't be happier right now," said Wade, who pocketed the 50,000 pound top prize.
"I threw it away but then Michael did the same and I was very grateful for my second chance to win that game.
"Last week I had the biggest amount of luck in the world and I did again this week with players missing darts at double against me but I made the most of it again.
"Going into the semi-final with Raymond [van Barneveld] I said to myself 'come on, you are up for this' and I kept that focus all the way through to win it."
Wade began the weekend with a win over Ross Smith before silencing the Austrian crowd in round two with a win over fans' favourite Mensur Suljovic to reach the final day of action. Sunday afternoon's quarter-final saw the Aldershot thrower see off Jamie Lewis before a convincing 11-2 victory over Van Barneveld, who stunned world number one Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals, saw him reach the Vienna showdown.
Wade raced into a 3-0 lead before Smith battled back to level it up at 5-5 at the second break with a 100 checkout, with the St Helens star averaging 105.3.
Smith levelled the tie once again with a stunning 170 checkout but Wade replied with a trademark 112 checkout to lead 8-7.
Smith landed an 87 checkout to lead for the first time at 9-8 only for Wade to turn the final back around as he broke the Smith throw to lead 10-9.
An incredible end to the match saw Wade bust 121, allowing Smith to level at 10-10 before a gripping final leg saw Smith miss five darts for the title allowing Wade to find double 18 for the win.
Statistics Quarterfinals
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 96.75 | 5 | 10/28 | Price | 10:7 | Whitlock | 98.91 | 6 | 7/23 |
| 100.09 | 5 | 10/18 | Smith | 10:5 | Chisnall | 100.10 | 7 | 5/13 |
| 84.08 | 1 | 5/9 | Lewis | 5:10 | Wade | 94.40 | 7 | 10/26 |
| 99.67 | 8 | 10/13 | v.Barneveld | 10:8 | v.Gerwen | 103.59 | 6 | 8/22 |
Statistics Semifinals
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 96.38 | 3 | 8/26 | Price | 8:11 | Smith | 98.00 | 6 | 11/30 |
| 99.37 | 2 | 11/17 | Wade | 11:2 | v.Barneveld | 93.60 | 2 | 2/4 |
Statistics Final
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 97.00 | 5 | 11/21 | Wade | 11:10 | Smith | 99.09 | 5 | 10/27 |