2015 World Matchplay

2015 BetVictor World Matchplay
Tournament information
Dates18–26 July 2015
VenueWinter Gardens
LocationBlackpool, England
Organisation(s)Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
FormatLegs
Prize fund£450,000
Winner's share£100,000
High checkout170 Northern Ireland Brendan Dolan
Champion(s)
Netherlands Michael van Gerwen
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The 2015 BetVictor World Matchplay was the 22nd annual staging of the World Matchplay, organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. The tournament took place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from 18 to 26 July 2015.

Phil Taylor was the defending champion, having won the last seven editions of the event and he reached the semi-finals, where his 38-game unbeaten run came to the end against James Wade. Michael van Gerwen won his first World Matchplay title by defeating Wade 18–12 in the final.[1]

  1. ^ "Michael van Gerwen wins World Matchplay title for the first time after defeating James Wade". Sky Sports. Retrieved 26 July 2015.