Despite the huge effort, Ionny Clayton I could not take the title on PDC 2025 Winmau World Masters. “The Ferret” fell by 6-5 in an exciting final against Luke humphries. However, thanks to his performances in Milton, Keynes Clayton returned to sixth place in PDC Order of Merit.
Despite the solid start, taking part in the opening set, Clayton quickly found himself in the 5-2 final and strongly against the wall. The 50-year-old Welshman showed a great character and fought with a few brilliant arrows to level out at 5-5. Unfortunately, for Clayton, when the last set led to a versatile shooting with one leg, he won Humphries. So there is no second Masters title for Clayton, who won this tournament in 2021, and then in the old format.
“Of course, I want not to win,” Clayton admitted, talking to the media after the dramatic end of the final. “I had a chance with these 120 in my last decisive legs, but I didn’t go tonight.”
“I had to delve into everything,” Clayton added, thinking about his epic return. “This guy is a class act; He gave me a few chances I missed, but I also took a few. I didn’t give up, I wanted to give Luke a great game and I think it was a great game. Such games you need a winner and you have to lose. All appreciation for Luke, a fantastic person and a fantastic player. “
Jonny Clayton in action
After shorter years, according to their own high standards, returning to a large finale should be a great strengthening of Clayton’s trust. “I am glad that I have returned to the challenge to the best boys, you know what I mean,” he says with a smile. “I have a smile on my face and I hope that this year it will be a dangerous Jonny Clayton!”
