Jonny Clayton overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Mickey Mansell in a dramatic sudden-death finish.
Jonny Clayton staged a remarkable final-set comeback to defeat Mickey Mansell in a sudden-death 3-2 victory during the second round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship. The Welsh seventh seed was on the verge of defeat twice against his Northern Irish opponent, but rallied to win the final set 6-5 in a sudden-death leg. Clayton dropped the opening set but fought back to lead 2-1 before Mansell, 51, leveled.
Mansell missed match darts on double tops in the decider, allowing Clayton to win three consecutive legs to take a 3-2 lead. The final set was tied at 3-3 before Mansell broke Clayton's throw to lead 4-3. Both players held their throws, forcing a deciding leg which Clayton won on double five after Mansell missed two checkouts.
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