'If I replicate that, everyone is stuffed!' - Wade makes dream start in Aus

Brody Klinge set up a quarter-final showdown against Gian van Veen at the KenoGo Australian Darts Masters after a shock victory over Ross Smith in Wollongong.Klinge was the solitary Oceanic representative to triumph on a terrific opening day at the WIN Entertainment Centre, registering an 11-dart break to sink Ross Smith in a deciding-leg epic. Smith crashed in eight maximums during a captivating affair, although he was punished for squandering two match darts in the decider, as Klinge celebrated the biggest victory of his career. Australian Darts Masters: Latest scheduleDarts in 2026: Key dates, calendar, results 📅Got Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺"I'm over the moon with that," said Klinge, who averaged 96 to Smith's 102.88. "That was the adrenaline rush of my life. I felt a lot more comfortable playing this time around and it showed in my performance I think. Image: Ross Smith (right) was beaten by Brody Klinge in a final-leg decider "Ross was throwing everything at me. I was lucky he missed at the end there, but I took my chance. I'm on a free rein now. I'm just going to do my best and keep going. There's no pressure on me." Klinge's reward is a tussle against Van Veen on Finals Day, after the world No 2 conjured up a spectacular 161 checkout to wrap up a clinical 6-3 success against Raymond Smith. However, the performance of the night was produced by James Wade, who averaged 112.73 - the second-highest recorded in a World Series of Darts event in Australia - during a six-leg demolition of Tim Pusey. Also See: Stream darts and more with no contract Australian Darts Masters: Latest results Latest darts highlights and video When is darts live on Sky Sports? Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Twitter cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Twitter cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow Twitter cookies for this session only. "That felt amazing. Everything just fell into my hands there," admitted Wade, who closed out victory with a 164 finish and will play Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals."I think I'm guilty of sometimes forgetting how lucky I am to do what I do, but I'm just happy to be here and I'm playing alright. If I replicate that level tomorrow everyone is stuffed, but tomorrow is a different day!"2024 champion Gerwyn Price will face Josh Rock in a fascinating last-eight showdown on Saturday, having reeled off four consecutive legs - including back-to-back 124 and 108 checkouts - in a 6-2 victory over Simon Whitlock. Image: Gerwyn Price is looking to win the Australian Darts Masters for a second time in three years Rock also won four straight legs to seal a 6-3 success against Adam Leek, while Jonny Clayton will go head-to-head with Australian No 1 Damon Heta after opening his bid for back-to-back World Series titles with a hard-fought 6-3 victory against Ben Robb.Heta averaged 102.39 in his 6-2 thumping of fellow countryman Joe Comito, while the other tie saw Stephen Bunting fight back from trailing 3-0 to beat Mal Cuming 6-3. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Twitter cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Twitter cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow Twitter cookies for this session only. The 2026 Australian Darts Masters will reach its climax with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final during a blockbuster evening session at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday.KenoGO Australian Darts Masters: Latest schedule, resultsFriday's results First round (best of 11 legs) Brody Klinge 6-5 Ross SmithStephen Bunting 6-3 Mal CumingJosh Rock 6-3 Adam LeekJames Wade 6-0 Tim PuseyGian van Veen 6-3 Raymond SmithJonny Clayton 6-3 Ben RobbGerwyn Price 6-2 Simon WhitlockDamon Heta 6-2 Joe ComitoSaturday's scheduleQuarter-Finals - from 10am UK time (Best of 11 legs)Gerwyn Price vs Josh RockJames Wade vs Stephen BuntingGian van Veen vs Brody KlingeJonny Clayton vs Damon HetaSemi-Finals (Best of 13 legs)Price/Rock v Wade/BuntingVan Veen/Klinge v Clayton/HetaFinal (Best of 15 legs)Who will win this year's BoyleSports World Grand Prix? World No 1 Luke Littler will be defending his title and you can watch all the action live from September 28-October 4 on Sky Sports. Stream darts and more top sport with NOW.