Gary Anderson refrained from openly criticizing Adam Hunt despite being displeased with his opponent’s questionable tactics during their clash at the World Darts Championship. The Flying Scotsman narrowly overcame Hunt with a 3-2 victory in the opening round, facing unexpected challenges along the way.
Anderson, a two-time champion at Alexandra Palace, found himself trailing against the world No.84 as Hunt took a 2-1 lead in the afternoon session, posing a threat of an upset before Anderson mounted a comeback.
Despite a dip in form during the match, the No.14 seed managed to secure the win, with final averages showing Anderson slightly ahead at 95.2 compared to Hunt’s 94.47.
While maintaining courtesy in his initial post-match interview with Sky Sports, Anderson expressed his frustration during the subsequent press conference, pointing out Hunt’s unusual behavior and implying an attempt at psychological gamesmanship.
Looking ahead, Anderson will face the winner between Connor Scutt and Simon Whitlock in the upcoming round. Despite the tough battle against Hunt, Anderson remains determined to clinch his third world title, aiming to cement his legacy alongside legends like Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in the darts history books.