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Wade produced a virtuoso performance to celebrate his maiden World Series of Darts title at the WIN Entertainment Centre, defeating home favourite Klinge 8-5 in a high-quality affair on Saturday evening.
The ten-time TV title winner averaged a staggering 112.73 in his opening round demolition of Tim Pusey on Friday, and he continued his terrific form on Finals Day.
Wade began Saturday's proceedings with an astonishing fightback against Stephen Bunting, converting a skin-saving 164 checkout en route to overturning a 5-2 deficit. This was followed by a 7-4 victory over top seed Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals, as the left-hander crashed in eight maximums and averaged 101 in another eye-catching display.
The unheralded Klinge awaited Wade in Saturday's showpiece, and the Englishman started superbly, registering an 11-dart break to establish an early 2-0 cushion. Klinge hit back with a 12-dart riposte on his way to levelling the contest at two apiece, but Wade regained control with a four-leg flurry - featuring a hat-trick of 13-darters - to create a commanding 6-2 buffer. Klinge refused to relent, responding with three straight legs of his own to reduce the deficit to 6-5, landing a roof-raising 140 checkout during this spell. However, Wade moved to the cusp of victory with a clutch 76 combination in leg 12, before capitalising on two missed opportunities from the Melbourne man moments later to break new ground in his illustrious career.
"It's been a while since I've won something," quipped Wade, who last tasted success in a televised event at the 2021 UK Open.
"My children always say to me: 'Daddy can you get a trophy'? I have to keep buying them!
"It's fantastic. I really enjoyed myself this weekend. I'm absolutely made up, and to win the title in Australia is even better.
"I'd like to say a massive well done to Brody.
"I had to graft and work really hard, and I'll be really disappointed if he doesn't pursue what he's doing."
Klinge was bidding to follow in the footsteps of his compatriots Damon Heta and the late Kyle Anderson by tasting World Series glory on home soil, although the 34-year-old came of age in just his second World Series appearance.
"It's been absolutely amazing," revealed Klinge, who averaged 104.56 in defeat. "The crowd have been behind me the whole time and I've really enjoyed the whole experience. I cannot believe I got here. "Every opportunity that comes my way I'll try and take it. I'm going to keep playing and see what happens."
Klinge enjoyed a fairytale run to Saturday's showpiece, overcoming Ross Smith, Gian van Veen and Jonny Clayton to underline his big stage credentials.
The home favourite survived two match darts in his opening round tie against Smith, defying eight 180s from the former European Champion to triumph in a last-leg thriller.
The Australian then dumped out world number two Van Veen in a compelling quarter-final tie, before halting Clayton's bid for back-to-back Oceanic titles in a remarkable semi-final. Klinge averaged almost 102 to edge past Clayton, following up a clinical ton-plus combination with a magnificent 170 checkout to continue his groundbreaking run in Wollongong.
Earlier in the evening, Clayton ran out a 6-3 winner against Australian number one Heta, pinning 60 percent of his attempts at double to cap off a clinical display.
The evening's other quarter-final saw Price race to a 6-2 victory against Josh Rock, after reeling off five consecutive legs to triumph with a 101.34 average and five maximums.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Series of Darts season, the World Series of Darts Finals takes place in Amsterdam next month, as a 32-player field go head-to-head from September 17-20.
Reigning six-time champion Michael van Gerwen will aim to go back-to-back in the Dutch capital, with world number one Luke Littler also set to headline at AFAS Live.
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Friday, 21. August
First Round
| Ross Smith | 5:6 | Brody Klinge |
| Stephen Bunting | 6:3 | Mal Cumming |
| Josh Rock | 6:3 | Adam Leek |
| James Wade | 6:0 | Tim Pusey |
| Gian van Veen | 6:3 | Raymond Smith |
| Jonny Clayton | 6:3 | Ben Robb |
| Gerwyn Price | 6:2 | Simon Whitlocki |
| Damon Heta | 6:2 | Joe Comito |
Saturday, 22. August
Quarterfinals
| Gerwyn Price | 6:2 | Josh Rock |
| James Wade | 6:5 | Stephen Bunting |
| Gian van Veen | 4:6 | Brody Klinge |
| Jonny Clayton | 6:3 | Damon Heta |
Semifinals
| Gerwyn Price | 4:7 | James Wade |
| Brody Klinge | 7:5 | Jonny Clayton |
Final
| James Wade | 8:5 | Brody Klinge |
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WONDERFUL WADE WINS MAIDEN WORLD SERIES TITLE IN WOLLONGONG
James Wade denied Brody Klinge a fairytale triumph on home soil with a memorable victory at the KenoGO Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong.
Wade produced a virtuoso performance to celebrate his maiden World Series of Darts title at the WIN Entertainment Centre, defeating home favourite Klinge 8-5 in a high-quality affair on Saturday evening.
The ten-time TV title winner averaged a staggering 112.73 in his opening round demolition of Tim Pusey on Friday, and he continued his terrific form on Finals Day.
Wade began Saturday's proceedings with an astonishing fightback against Stephen Bunting, converting a skin-saving 164 checkout en route to overturning a 5-2 deficit. This was followed by a 7-4 victory over top seed Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals, as the left-hander crashed in eight maximums and averaged 101 in another eye-catching display.
The unheralded Klinge awaited Wade in Saturday's showpiece, and the Englishman started superbly, registering an 11-dart break to establish an early 2-0 cushion. Klinge hit back with a 12-dart riposte on his way to levelling the contest at two apiece, but Wade regained control with a four-leg flurry - featuring a hat-trick of 13-darters - to create a commanding 6-2 buffer. Klinge refused to relent, responding with three straight legs of his own to reduce the deficit to 6-5, landing a roof-raising 140 checkout during this spell. However, Wade moved to the cusp of victory with a clutch 76 combination in leg 12, before capitalising on two missed opportunities from the Melbourne man moments later to break new ground in his illustrious career.
"It's been a while since I've won something," quipped Wade, who last tasted success in a televised event at the 2021 UK Open.
"My children always say to me: 'Daddy can you get a trophy'? I have to keep buying them!
"It's fantastic. I really enjoyed myself this weekend. I'm absolutely made up, and to win the title in Australia is even better.
"I'd like to say a massive well done to Brody.
"I had to graft and work really hard, and I'll be really disappointed if he doesn't pursue what he's doing."
Klinge was bidding to follow in the footsteps of his compatriots Damon Heta and the late Kyle Anderson by tasting World Series glory on home soil, although the 34-year-old came of age in just his second World Series appearance.
"It's been absolutely amazing," revealed Klinge, who averaged 104.56 in defeat. "The crowd have been behind me the whole time and I've really enjoyed the whole experience. I cannot believe I got here. "Every opportunity that comes my way I'll try and take it. I'm going to keep playing and see what happens."
Klinge enjoyed a fairytale run to Saturday's showpiece, overcoming Ross Smith, Gian van Veen and Jonny Clayton to underline his big stage credentials.
The home favourite survived two match darts in his opening round tie against Smith, defying eight 180s from the former European Champion to triumph in a last-leg thriller.
The Australian then dumped out world number two Van Veen in a compelling quarter-final tie, before halting Clayton's bid for back-to-back Oceanic titles in a remarkable semi-final. Klinge averaged almost 102 to edge past Clayton, following up a clinical ton-plus combination with a magnificent 170 checkout to continue his groundbreaking run in Wollongong.
Earlier in the evening, Clayton ran out a 6-3 winner against Australian number one Heta, pinning 60 percent of his attempts at double to cap off a clinical display.
The evening's other quarter-final saw Price race to a 6-2 victory against Josh Rock, after reeling off five consecutive legs to triumph with a 101.34 average and five maximums.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Series of Darts season, the World Series of Darts Finals takes place in Amsterdam next month, as a 32-player field go head-to-head from September 17-20.
Reigning six-time champion Michael van Gerwen will aim to go back-to-back in the Dutch capital, with world number one Luke Littler also set to headline at AFAS Live.
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Statistics First Round
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 102.88 | 8 | 5/13 | R.Smith | 5:6 | Klinge | 96.00 | 3 | 6/16 |
| 89.01 | 3 | 6/23 | Bunting | 6:3 | Cuming | 87.35 | 1 | 3/10 |
| 86.75 | 2 | 6/21 | Rock | 6:3 | Leek | 77.78 | 2 | 3/13 |
| 112.73 | 4 | 6/10 | Wade | 6:0 | Pusey | 94.44 | 2 | 0/3 |
| 95.98 | 2 | 6/14 | v.Veen | 6:3 | R.Smith | 92.60 | 4 | 3/9 |
| 87.79 | 1 | 6/14 | Clayton | 6:3 | Robb | 85.23 | 3 | 3/11 |
| 87.58 | 2 | 6/16 | Price | 6:2 | Whitlock | 89.78 | 2 | 2/5 |
| 102.39 | 2 | 6/11 | Heta | 6:2 | Cominto | 84.80 | 1 | 2/5 |
Statistics Quarterfinals
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 101.34 | 5 | 6/14 | Price | 6:2 | Rock | 90.24 | 1 | 2/4 |
| 98.57 | 5 | 6/13 | Wade | 6:5 | Bunting | 95.60 | 3 | 5/9 |
| 93.80 | 3 | 4/9 | v.Veen | 4:6 | Klinge | 97.90 | 3 | 6/16 |
| 97.96 | 1 | 6/10 | Clayton | 6:3 | Heta | 95.20 | 2 | 3/11 |
Statistics Semifinals
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 94.17 | 5 | 4/14 | Price | 4:7 | Wade | 101.27 | 8 | 7/21 |
| 101.59 | 2 | 7/12 | Klinge | 7:5 | Clayton | 98.89 | 5 | 5/9 |
Statistics Final
| Ave | 180s | Doubles | Player | v | Player | Ave | 180s | Doubles |
| 101.62 | 4 | 8/19 | Wade | 8:5 | Klinge | 104.56 | 8 | 5/12 |