Gary Anderson refrained from openly criticizing Adam Hunt despite being displeased with his opponent’s questionable tactics during their clash at the World Darts Championship. The Flying Scotsman clinched a 3-2 victory over Hunt in a hard-fought first-round match.
A two-time champion at Alexandra Palace, Anderson faced a tough challenge from the world No.84 as Hunt surged ahead 2-1 in the afternoon session, threatening an upset before the experienced 54-year-old rallied back.
Despite Anderson’s performance wavering mid-game, the 14th seed, who claimed consecutive titles in 2015 and 2016, managed to secure the win. The final statistics showed Anderson narrowly outscoring the 32-year-old English player with an average of 95.2 against Hunt’s 94.47.
While Anderson maintained a diplomatic tone in his initial post-match interview with Sky Sports, he expressed his frustrations during the press conference. He shared his annoyance at Hunt’s tactics, stating that he has a profound knowledge of the game compared to his opponent.
Anderson emphasized his focus on playing darts and downplayed any attempts at mind games by Hunt. Looking ahead, Anderson is set to face the winner between Connor Scutt and Simon Whitlock in the next round after narrowly overcoming Hunt in a closely contested match.
With aspirations of claiming his third world title, Anderson remains determined and motivated, aiming to join the ranks of legendary players like Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen. His recent victories on the ProTour and European Tour in 2025 have bolstered his confidence as he seeks further success at the prestigious tournament in north London.