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Pipe won his first ever match at the [[PDC World Darts Championship|PDC World Championship]] in [[2012 PDC World Darts Championship|2012]] by beating [[Sean Reed]] 3-1.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2549073,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Two | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> In the second round he came from 2-0 down against world number 7 [[Wes Newton]], to win 4-3 and reach the last 16, where he played [[Terry Jenkins]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2556176,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Eight | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> Pipe came up against an inspired opponent, who averaged 102, and lost the match 1-4.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2559363,00.html | title=World Championship - Day 11 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> |
Pipe won his first ever match at the [[PDC World Darts Championship|PDC World Championship]] in [[2012 PDC World Darts Championship|2012]] by beating [[Sean Reed]] 3-1.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2549073,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Two | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> In the second round he came from 2-0 down against world number 7 [[Wes Newton]], to win 4-3 and reach the last 16, where he played [[Terry Jenkins]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2556176,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Eight | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> Pipe came up against an inspired opponent, who averaged 102, and lost the match 1-4.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2559363,00.html | title=World Championship - Day 11 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> |
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Pipe saw his progress in 2011 rewarded at the annual PDC awards ceremony on January 3 2012, as he picked up the PDPA Players' Player of the Year award.<ref name="award"/> He then continued his fine form by winning the first Players Championship of 2012 with a 6-0 whitewash of [[Paul Nicholson (darts player)|Paul Nicholson]] in the Spanish Darts Trophy.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2591582,00.html | title=Pipe Claims First Blood In 2012 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=28 January 2012 | accessdate=29 January 2012}}</ref> |
Pipe saw his progress in 2011 rewarded at the annual PDC awards ceremony on January 3 2012, as he picked up the PDPA Players' Player of the Year award.<ref name="award"/> He then continued his fine form by winning the first Players Championship of 2012 with a 6-0 whitewash of [[Paul Nicholson (darts player)|Paul Nicholson]] in the Spanish Darts Trophy.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2591582,00.html | title=Pipe Claims First Blood In 2012 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=28 January 2012 | accessdate=29 January 2012}}</ref> He almost pulled off a remarkable double as he reached the final of the second event a day later, but was beaten by [[Michael Smith (darts player)|Michael Smith]] 3-6.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2592441,00.html | title=Spanish Win For Super Smith | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=29 January 2012 | accessdate=30 January 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:42, 30 January 2012
| Justin Pipe | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | The Force |
| Born | 9 November 1971 England |
| Home town | Taunton |
| Darts information | |
| Darts | 23g unicorn own design |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on music | Can You Feel The Force? by The Real Thing |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| PDC | 2008 - present |
| Current world ranking | 22 |
| PDC premier events – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Last 16, 2012 |
| World Matchplay | Last 16, 2011 |
| UK Open | Last 64, 2008, 2009 |
| Grand Slam | Group Stage, 2010,2011 |
| European Ch'ship | First Round 2011 |
| PC Finals | Last 16 2011 |
| Other achievements | |
| 2012 PDPA Players' Player of the Year[1] | |
Justin Pipe (born 9 November 1971) is an English darts player currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation events.
Playing career
Pipe first emerged at the 2008 UK Open as a pub qualifier. He defeated Geoff Wylie and Lionel Sams before losing 3-9 to James Wade in the third round. Following his performance at the UK Open, he joined the PDC Pro Tour circuit.
He qualified for the 2010 Grand Slam of Darts as one of four ITV Wildcard qualifiers. He lost all three of his group games to Wade, Vincent van der Voort, and Tony O'Shea.
Pipe also qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship, losing 1-3 in the first round to Mark Walsh. In June 2011, Pipe hit a nine-dart finish in a Players Championship match in Nuland against Colin Osborne.[2]
Pipe made his World Matchplay debut in 2011. He defeated Mervyn King 10-6 in the first round.
On 2 October 2011, Pipe won his first PDC Pro Tour event in Dublin, defeating Phil Taylor 6-5 in the final.[3]
On 5 November Pipe won his third Players Championship in just a month.
Pipe qualified for the 2011 Grand Slam of Darts. He beat Terry Jenkins 5-1 in the first match of the group stage, then missed a dart at double to beat James Wade. In his final match against Dave Chisnall, Pipe had a shot at 17 in the deciding leg to qualify but bust with his first dart and lost the match, and was eventually eliminated as Jenkins beat Wade in the final match.
At the 2011 Players Championship Finals, Pipe was the number 1 seed as he had reached the final of six of the last ten events. He reached the second round where he missed six match darts against Mark Webster before losing 8-7.
Pipe won his first ever match at the PDC World Championship in 2012 by beating Sean Reed 3-1.[4] In the second round he came from 2-0 down against world number 7 Wes Newton, to win 4-3 and reach the last 16, where he played Terry Jenkins.[5] Pipe came up against an inspired opponent, who averaged 102, and lost the match 1-4.[6]
Pipe saw his progress in 2011 rewarded at the annual PDC awards ceremony on January 3 2012, as he picked up the PDPA Players' Player of the Year award.[1] He then continued his fine form by winning the first Players Championship of 2012 with a 6-0 whitewash of Paul Nicholson in the Spanish Darts Trophy.[7] He almost pulled off a remarkable double as he reached the final of the second event a day later, but was beaten by Michael Smith 3-6.[8]
Management and sponsorship
Pipe is joint managed by Matt Ward (MDA Promotions) and Clifton Mitchell (Mitchell Promotions) [9]. Joined darts manufacturer Cosmo Darts as a sponsored player on 14th October 2011. [10]
Personal life
He worked as a tree surgeon before becoming a professional darts player in 2010.[11].
His slow throwing style is partly attributed to a serious car accident he suffered in 1993, where his right arm was paralysed for 3 months.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Taylor Named Player Of The Year". PDC. Retrieved January 05, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Double Dutch For Anderson! PDC.tv
- ^ Pipe's Dublin Dream With First Win PDC.tv
- ^ "World Championship - Night Two". PDC. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
- ^ "World Championship - Night Eight". PDC. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
- ^ "World Championship - Day 11". PDC. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
- ^ "Pipe Claims First Blood In 2012". PDC. 28 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ "Spanish Win For Super Smith". PDC. 29 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ New management team for Justin Pipe Darts, Beers & Cheers!
- ^ Sponsorship Deal Announced; Cosmo Darts and Justin Pipe Darts, Beers & Cheers!
- ^ Lumberjack Justin Pipe looking to shock James Wade in Grand Slam of Darts
- ^ "Darts: There's just no rushing the tree surgeon when he's on the oche". independent.co.uk. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
External links
- Player profile for Justin Pipe from Dartsdatabase
- Official Website
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