The 2022 World Seniors Darts Matchplay (known for sponsorship reasons as the 2022 JENNINGSbet World Seniors Darts Matchplay) was the first World Seniors Darts Matchplay organised by the World Seniors Darts Tour and was held at the Bonus Arena in Kingston upon Hull between 1âÂÂ3 July 2022.
Robert Thornton won his second WSDT title, by defeating Phil Taylor 12âÂÂ10 in the final, after Taylor missed two match darts to win the title. He had a dart whilst leading 8âÂÂ6 at double 16, and also missed a dart at double 18 when leading 8âÂÂ7. Thornton then brought the final to extra legs, which he eventually got two clear in to win 12âÂÂ10.
As with the World Matchplay tournaments organised by the Professional Darts Corporation, the Matchplay used the leg format, and the winner needing to be two legs clear at the winning post, with a game being extended if necessary for a maximum of six extra legs before a tie-break leg is required. For example, in a first to 8 legs first round match, if the score reaches 10âÂÂ10 then the 21st leg will be the decider.
The preliminary and first rounds, as well as the quarter-finals will be the best of 15 legs (or first to 8 legs), and the semi-finals and final will be the best of 17 legs (or first to 9).
The prize fund of ã31,000 was announced in January, but that was before the tournament expanded to 20 players.
On 7 January 2022, Phil Taylor and Martin Adams were announced as the first players in this 16-player, 2-day tournament.
On 23 February, the number of participants was upped to 20, and the event was extended to 3 days.
Invited players<br> Starting in First round
Starting in Preliminary round
Qualifiers<br> Starting in preliminary round
Highest non-qualifier on WSDT Order of Merit<br> Starting in preliminary round
The draw for the tournament was announced on 12 April 2022.