Martin Adams withdraws from the World Seniors Matchplay 

News broke today that Martin Adams has withdrawn from the World Seniors Matchplay in York this coming weekend due to personal reasons. The three-time Lakeside champion was seeded four in the draw.

A few weeks ago Adam’s partner sadly passed away and the Matchplay has come around too soon for Wolfie to return to action.

Deta Hedman will replace Adams at the Matchplay and faces Kevin Painter in the tournament’s opening round.

Hedman played in the 2022 Matchplay, defeating Trina Gulliver in the opening round before losing 8-4 to Phil Taylor in Hull.

The World Seniors Matchplay gets underway this Saturday afternoon.

World Seniors Matchplay 2023 Draw

Robert Thornton (1) v Neil Duff

Leonard Gates (2) v Colin McGarry

Phil Taylor (3) v John Part

Deta Hedman (4) v Kevin Painter

Glen Durrant (5) v Jim McEwan

Scott Mitchell (6) v Paul Hogan

John Henderson (7) v David Cameron

Richie Howson (8) v Trina Gulliver