What are the different formats used in the PDC World Darts Championship, and how do they differ?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

The PDC World Darts Championship is an annual professional darts tournament. The championship consists of a number of different formats, with the primary format being the best of sets. The number of sets in a match depends on the round of the tournament.

The early rounds of the tournament are played in a best of five sets format. The second round is played in a best of seven sets format, while the third and fourth rounds are played in a best of nine sets format. The quarterfinals are played in a best of eleven sets format, while the semifinals are played in a best of thirteen sets format. The final of the tournament is played in a best of fifteen sets format.

The winner of each set is the player who is the first to reach a certain number of legs. The number of legs needed to win a set also depends on the round of the tournament. In the early rounds, players need to win three legs to win a set, while in the later rounds, players need to win five legs to win a set.

The PDC World Darts Championship is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of darts, and is known for its exciting and competitive format.