The first round schedule for the 2025 Winmau World Masters has been confirmed after the Preliminary Rounds in Milton Keynes. The opening night on January 30 will feature eight first-round ties, including world number one Luke Humphries against 2022 Masters champion Joe Cullen, and 2024 Masters winner Stephen Bunting facing debutant William Borland. Other notable matchups include two-time World Champion Peter Wright against Kevin Doets, and Michael Smith against Danny Noppert. Jermaine Wattimena, a standout from the preliminary rounds, will face Josh Rock, while other prominent matches include Damon Heta versus Ross Smith and Gerwyn Price against Florian Hempel. The first round concludes on January 31, with further star-studded encounters, such as World Champion Luke Littler against Andy Baetens and Michael van Gerwen versus Bradley Brooks.
The tournament will continue on February 1, with the second round split into two sessions. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will take place on Sunday, February 2, with the eventual winner taking home £100,000. The format includes best-of-five sets for the first round, best-of-seven sets for the second round and quarter-finals, best-of-nine sets for the semi-finals, and a best-of-11 sets final. The 2025 Winmau World Masters promises exciting matchups as players battle for the prestigious title and a substantial cash prize.
Source: PDCTV
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