The semi-finals in Blackpool were to be an historic event as they were the first Darts matches to be shown live in 3D and they didn't disappoint. Although neither game was terribly close and again blankets were back in the cupboards out of the way. The first semi final saw Van Barneveld take on James Wade to become the first finalist of the 2010 World Matchplay. It was looking to be a seemingly close affair as all three of the opening legs went against throw to give Wade a 2-1 lead. That soon turned into a 4-2 lead but Van Barneveld was going to stay behind and won the following four legs to turn the deficit onto Wade. Normally good at doubles, Wade uncharacteristically missed three darts at a double to let Barneveld take a 9-5 lead although Wade restored some hope to break back and win the next leg. Wade stayed three legs behind up until 11-8 but from there Van Barneveld hit the overdrive button and won the following six legs to win 17-8 and stake his claim for the title on Sunday.
His opponent would either be Taylor or Whitlock and the result was imminent even before it started. Whitlock was still suffering from the flu and this time his game suffered overall and couldn't fight against Taylor who was playing better than in previous rounds. Taylor found himself 7-1 ahead in no time at all and from there everyone knew Whitlock was finished. He made sure Whitlock's torture was as quick as possible and Taylor won 17-4.
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