Peter Wright, former darts world champion, reveals why he emotionally broke down during his match against Wesley Plaisier. He credits his daughter and fans for his victory and looks ahead to his next challenging match.
Former darts world champion Peter Wright broke down during his second-round match against Wesley Plaisier at the Alexandra Palace. The Scotsman, who won 3-1, revealed that he was overcome with emotion when Robbie Williams' song 'Angels' was played during a break in play. Wright said he heard his daughter singing the song in his head and it brought back strong feelings. He praised the crowd for their support, despite some singing 'Scotland get battered everywhere they go'.
Wright will next face Jermaine Wattimena in the third round.
DARTS PETER WRIGHT EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN FANS NEXT MATCH
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