Australia have claimed their maiden World Cup of Darts title on a historic night in Frankfurt
title on a historic night in Frankfurt. Simon Whitlock and Damon Heta defeated Welsh duo Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton 3-1 in Sunday’s decider to become only the fifth country to lift the trophy.
“It is life-changing. I have dreamt about this moment my entire life and I’ve finally got there,” an emotional Whitlock, one of four World Cup ever-presents, said. “It feels amazing. I had a great partner. Damon has been amazing. He’s a great friend, and he’s the best player on the planet right now. He is going to be the next world champion.”
The 2012 runners-up had the momentum and opened up a two-leg buffer in the pairs contest, but Price and Clayton produced a stirring fightback to prolong the drama.
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