Phil Taylor, the 16-time world champion, has withdrawn from the World Seniors Darts Tour Matchplay due to medical reasons. The darts legend was scheduled to compete in the tournament this weekend in York before retiring from competitive darts at the end of 2024.
However, following a hip operation in June and subsequent discomfort, the 64 year old has been advised by consultants not to participate. Taylor announced his withdrawal this week, promising to do everything possible to prepare for the World Seniors World Masters next month, which will be his final competitive appearance.
Taylor expressed his disappointment: “Naturally, I am gutted to be missing out on playing in such a big event like the WSDT Seniors World Matchplay. I have been leaving no stone unturned in preparation for York, but after having hip replacement surgery, I have been feeling pain in the last few weeks, and the consultants have advised against playing this weekend.”
He added: “I withdrew from playing in a weekend exhibition in Whitby to give myself every chance for the Matchplay, but I have to be sensible, and take the advice I have been given on board. Rest assured, I will be doing everything to be ready and fully fit for the WSDT Seniors World Masters in Sunderland in November.”
Phil Taylor said: “I’m really pleased to be still be coming to York, and I’m looking forward to working with the team at TNT Sports and WSDT over the weekend and meeting the fans. The WSDT work tirelessly to put these events on, and I’m more than happy to help in any way I can.”, reports the Mirror.
“It promises to be a fantastic tournament, and there will be a fair few that will be glad I’m not going to be playing, as practice was going very well! “.
Taylor will still be in attendance at The Barbican as part of the broadcast team, with the tournament being shown live on TNT Sports.
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