"It's the Alexandra Palace, London and these are the four gladiators still standing after an absolutely vintage world darts championship. First up, the champion. Luke Littler has been more rattled by the crowd than his opponents on a run to his third semi-final in three appearances. On paper, Ryan Searle looks outmatched but the Devon dartist has played like a potential winner, dropping just two sets on his way here."
"The second match also features a former champion against a form horse, but the roles are reversed for Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson. Van Veen has been the tournament's standout player and anointed as the most likely to stop Littler. That said, two-time world champ Anderson is a master of this stage with vast experience and looks close to his clinical best."
Eight contenders were reduced to four after Thursday's quarter-finals, with Krzysztof Ratajski, Jonny Clayton, Justin Hood and Luke Humphries eliminated. The remaining semi-finalists are Luke Littler, Ryan Searle, Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson. Matches will take place at Alexandra Palace, London, with a lively crowd atmosphere affecting players. Luke Littler has reached his third semi-final in three appearances and has been more rattled by the crowd than opponents. Ryan Searle has dropped just two sets en route and can become dangerous if he starts well and wins fan support. Gian van Veen has been the tournament standout, while Gary Anderson offers vast stage experience and clinical form. The evening promises high drama.
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