Phil Taylor's return to darts already over after being dumped out of World Seniors in quarters
dailystar.co.ukPhil ‘The Power’ Taylor’s return to the sport is already over after he was dumped out of the World Seniors at the quarter-final stage by Kevin Painter.Taylor had won the previous 31 meetings between the pair in succession, but saw that run was ended by ‘The Artist' at the Circus Tavern.‘The Power’ had retired from darts four years ago after winning a record 16 world championships but returned to take part in the inaugural World Seniors tournament.He defeated Peter Manley by three sets to one in the second round to set up a quarter-final clash with Painter on Saturday night.Despite his long history of success against Painter, his World Seniors tournament run ended in disappointment.Painter was dominant, winning nine of the 12 legs to ease into the semi-finals where he will face Robert Thornton.Taylor bounced back from losing the first leg by squaring things up, before Painter hit double 10 and then took out 106 to seal the opening set.‘The Artist’ then stormed into the lead in the second set, hitting three 140s before breaking Taylor’s throw with a double 18.Who is the greatest darts player of all time?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...He then hit a bullseye and an 82 checkout to win four successive legs, taking the final leg of the second set in 13 darts.Painter continued to hold his nerve, taking out double 12 to go one leg up in the third set, before going one away from victory by hitting double 18.But Taylor summoned a final reserve of strength, with Painter missing two match darts as ‘The Power’ brought the third set back to 2-1.He then hit a 119 checkout to force a deciding leg, which Painter won by taking out 32, though he insisted his performance was far from perfect.“Neither of us played too.
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