William Davis (born March 6, 1959) is an American former professional

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player who played in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).

Career

Davis made his televised debut in the United States, taking part in the

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in 2006, losing in the first round to

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in a tight game. Davis qualified for the

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the same year, but lost in round one to

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. Davis then qualified for the

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where he was beaten by

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in the first round. He followed this with a third round showing in the 2007 US Open, losing to

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. Davis then reached the last 16 of the PDPA Players Championship in Las Vegas, but failed to qualify for the Desert Classic. Davis reached the semi final of the North American Darts Championship on the eve of the 2008 US Open, losing to eventual winner

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. He then reached the last 16 of the US Open, defeating

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before losing to surprise package David Fatum who went on to reach the semi finals. He also qualified for the 2008 Desert Classic through the US Order of Merit, losing in the first round to Mark Walsh. Davis finished second in the American Order of Merit which earned him a spot in the 2009 PDC World Darts Championship. He defeated reigning champion

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in the first round by three sets to nil, in what was one of the biggest upsets in darting history. He then lost in the second round to Welshman

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. Davis Quit the BDO in 2017.

World Championship results

PDC

*2007: 1st Round (lost to

1–3) (sets) *2009: 2nd Round (lost to

2–4)

External links

Profile and stats on Darts Database
American darts players Living people 1959 births Professional Darts Corporation former pro tour players British Darts Organisation players PDC World Cup of Darts American team {{US-darts-bio-stub