Darts competitor opts for a vacation to Disneyland, skips the scheduled tournament instead
James Wade Skips Darts Masters for Family Holiday at Disneyland Paris
James Wade, the two-time World Matchplay finalist, has decided to take a break from the dartboard and embark on a family holiday at Disneyland Paris instead of participating in the Australian and New Zealand Darts Masters events.
After a tough loss to Luke Littler in the World Matchplay final last month, Wade felt it was important to recharge and spend quality time with his sons. The holiday, he described, was "very well needed."
Wade shared happy photos from the trip on social media, including one showing him wearing a Donald Duck backpack. There were no regrets about missing the tournaments, he confirmed.
Meanwhile, Luke Littler capitalised on Wade's absence, winning the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong last weekend. Littler, a former World Series Finals champion, defeated Mike De Decker in the final.
Interestingly, Wade isn't the only top darts player skipping the New Zealand Darts Masters this week. Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross, and Nathan Aspinall are also absent due to family reasons.
Littler and Luke Humphries are participating in the Australian Darts Masters, making for an exciting tournament. Despite Wade's absence, the darts world eagerly awaits his return, ready to see if he can claim that elusive second World Matchplay title in the future.
In a surprising twist, Wade received £100,000 from the World Matchplay despite losing. This prize money, while not a consolation for the defeat, will surely provide some financial relief as Wade focuses on his family and personal wellbeing.
Spending quality time with his family at Disneyland Paris means James Wade, the two-time World Matchplay finalist, has chosen leisure activities over sports this holiday.Despite Wade's absence, the ongoing Australian Darts Masters promises an exciting tournament with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries in the mix.
