Emerging Qualifiers for 2023 Betfred World Matchplay Ahead of PC13-14
The Betfred World Matchplay is a prestigious darts tournament that attracts the world’s best players. The 2023 edition is still a couple of years away, but the qualifying events are already producing some talented prospects. The Players Championship (PC) 13 and 14 tournaments have showcased several players who could make their World Matchplay debut in 2023.
The Players Championship Qualifiers
The Players Championship events are a series of 30 tournaments held throughout the year. The top 64 players in the rankings are invited to compete, with each event offering valuable ranking points and prize money. The PC13 and PC14 tournaments recently took place in Barnsley, England, and they featured several players who could make a splash in the upcoming Betfred World Matchplay.
Ryan Murray
Scottish player Ryan Murray has been on the rise lately and could be a contender for the World Matchplay. He was one of the standout performers at PC13, where he beat Gerwyn Price and Dirk van Duijvenbode to reach the last 16. Murray also enjoyed a fruitful campaign at the UK Open earlier in the year, reaching the quarter-finals. His performances have seen him climb up the rankings to 47th, and he will be one to watch in the coming months.
Keegan Brown
Keegan Brown is another name to emerge from the PC13 event. The Englishman beat defending World Matchplay champion Dimitri Van den Bergh on his way to reaching the quarter-finals. Brown has struggled for consistency in recent years, but he has shown he can challenge the world’s best on his day. He is currently ranked 38th and will need to maintain his form to secure a place in the World Matchplay.
John Brown
Northern Irishman John Brown caught the eye at PC14 with a string of impressive performances. Brown beat former World Matchplay finalist Simon Whitlock to reach the last 16, showing off his scoring power along the way. He is currently ranked 107th, but his progress at the tournament could see him climb up the rankings in the coming weeks.
Summary
The Betfred World Matchplay is still a couple of years away, but the qualifying events have produced some exciting prospects. Ryan Murray, Keegan Brown, and John Brown have all shown they can compete with the world’s best and could make their World Matchplay debut in 2023. Darts fans will be eagerly watching to see how these emerging talents progress in the coming months.
#BetfredWorldMatchplay #DartsTournament #DartsQualifiers #PlayersChampionship #RyanMurray #KeeganBrown #JohnBrown #PDC #DartsPlayers #UKOpen #WorldMatchplayDebut #SPORT