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Phil Taylor announces retirement date from World Senior Darts Tour

Phil Taylor has introduced the World Senior Darts Tour in 2024 can be his remaining 12 months on the circuit.

The 16-time world champion initially walked away from the game in 2018 after making the ultimate of the PDC World Darts Championship, however returned to aggressive darts final 12 months.

Taylor, referred to as ‘The Energy’, has now confirmed his glittering trophy-laden profession on the oche is about to enter its remaining 12 months, however he’ll proceed to be a World Senior Darts Tour international ambassador after his retirement.

He mentioned: “I’ll at all times love performing to the perfect of my means, however time waits for no man and I do know now’s the appropriate time to step away from the Tour.

“It’s been an unbelievable journey over the previous 35 years and I’ve liked each minute of it.

“I’d prefer to thank Goal and the World Seniors Darts Tour for his or her assist in recent times and I’m trying ahead to taking part in in entrance of darts followers throughout the nation subsequent 12 months.

“I’m going to be working simply as arduous as I at all times have to ensure I give the followers what they need and exit on high.”

The World Senior Darts Tour consists of 11 occasions, together with the World Senior Darts Championship on the Circus Tavern in February.

Taylor has made the quarter-finals over the last two years, however will purpose to exit on a excessive in 2024.

Billy Lovell of World Senior Darts Tour added: “Phil is without doubt one of the best sports activities individuals the UK has ever produced and we want to place on document how grateful we’re that he determined to come back out of retirement at first of our undertaking.

“We now have completely liked having him round and we’re certain his remaining 12 months on tour with us can be nice enjoyable.”

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