MODUS Super Series - Henderson 8 Clear in Group A
John Henderson took an 8pt lead after Day 2 of Week 3 Series 5 in the MODUS Super Series, after claiming a clean sweep of wins at the Live Lounge. The Scotsman produced the highest average of the week in beating Fallon Sherrock 4-2, hitting a score of 106.90 and 4 180s in Portsmouth.
The Highlander also included an impressive 154 checkout in his 4-3 victory against Marko Kantele in the opening match of the day, finding treble 20 and 18 before hitting his favourite double tops. The ADC Europe Qualifier found a ton plus checkout of his own earlier on in the match, hitting the bull for a 123 finish and a 2-0 lead.
The former World Cup of Darts winner will confirm his spot in Finals Night if he were to win his opening match on Wednesday against Fallon Sherrock, and 2nd placed James Hurrell were to fall to defeat against Mareno Michels.
Fallon Sherrock MBE is 3rd in the Group A standings behind the former WDF Number 1 on legs difference, with both finding 2 wins after the Second Round of Round Robin fixtures. Hillbilly included a 120 finish in his 4-2 win over the former Women’s World Matchplay winner, with both ending Day 2 with 10pts each.
Adam Lipscombe found his first win of the week, beating James Hurrell 4-2 in his opening match of the day. Adam ended the day with 3 wins after also beating both ADC Europe Qualifiers Mareno Michaels and Marko Kantele, but remains bottom of the group behind the pair by 2pts going into Day 3 at the Live Lounge.
The action continues Wednesday live on the MODUS Super Series YouTube channel and Sportystuff TV, with James Hurrell facing Mareno Michels in the opening match on Day 3 in Portsmouth.
By Harry Masterson
MODUS Super Series: Series 5 Week 3 Day 2 Results:
Group A:
John Henderson 4-3 Marko Kantele
Adam Lipscombe 4-2 James Hurrell
Fallon Sherrock 4-3 Mareno Michels
Adam Lipscombe 4-2 Marko Kantele
John Henderson 4-1 Mareno Michels
James Hurrell 4-2 Fallon Sherrock
Adam Lipscombe 4-3 Mareno Michels
James Hurrell 4-3 Marko Kantele
John Henderson 4-2 Fallon Sherrock
Marko Kantele 4-3 Mareno Michels
Fallon Sherrock 4-3 Adam Lipscombe
John Henderson 4-2 James Hurrell
Marko Kantele 4-1 Fallon Sherrock
Mareno Michels 4-3 James Hurrell
John Henderson 4-2 Adam Lipscombe
Group A: Standings
- John Henderson: 18pts
- James Hurrell: 10pts
- Fallon Sherrock: 10pts
- Mareno Michels: 8pts
- Marko Kantele: 8pts
- Adam Lipscombe: 6pts