Adrian Lewis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adrian Lewis |
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Lewis in 2019
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| Nickname | Jackpot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 January 1985 Stoke-on-Trent, England |
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| Home town | Stoke-on-Trent, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing darts since | 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Darts | 22g Target | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laterality | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walk-on music | "Reach Up (Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag)" by Perfecto Allstarz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BDO | 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDC | 2004–2024 (Tour Card: 2011–2024) |
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| BDO majors – best performances | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Masters | Last 128: 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Darts Trophy | Last 16: 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PDC premier events – best performances | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Ch'ship | Winner (2): 2011, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Matchplay | Runner Up: 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Grand Prix | Runner Up: 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam | Semi Final: 2011, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Premier League | Runner Up: 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desert Classic | Quarter Final: 2007, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| European Ch'ship | Winner (1): 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UK Open | Winner (1): 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Players Ch'ship Finals | Runner Up: 2014, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Masters | Runner Up: 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Champions League | Group Stage: 2016, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Players Championships
UK Open Regionals/Qualifiers
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Adrian Lewis (born 21 January 1985) is a famous English darts player. He used to play in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. People call him "Jackpot" because he once won a big jackpot while gambling in Las Vegas. However, he couldn't collect the money because he was too young at 20 years old.
Adrian Lewis is a two-time PDC World Champion. He won this big title in 2011 and again in 2012. He also won the European Championship in 2013 and the UK Open in 2014.
Early in his career, Adrian was guided by the 16-time world champion Phil Taylor. They even practiced together in their hometown of Stoke-on-Trent. Adrian first appeared on TV in 2004 when he was just 19. Besides his two world titles, he also won the PDC World Cup of Darts four times. He teamed up with Phil Taylor to represent England. Many people think Adrian Lewis is one of the most naturally talented darts players ever.
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Adrian Lewis's Darts Journey
Starting Out in Darts
Adrian Lewis was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England. He showed his talent early by winning the British Teenage Open in 2003 when he was 18. He started his professional career in the British Darts Organisation (BDO). But he only played in one major tournament there before joining the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).
In 2004, Adrian made his first TV appearance at the 2004 UK Open in Bolton. He had a close match, losing 7–8. Later that year, he played against his mentor, Phil Taylor, but lost. His first TV win came at the 2004 World Grand Prix. He beat former world champion Richie Burnett. Adrian won his first professional title in September 2004 at the Chris de Roo Open.
Big Moments in His Career
In late 2005, Adrian started getting better results. He reached his first major quarter-final at the 2005 World Matchplay. This helped him get into the top 32 players in the world. He also became the first player to win two PDC Pro Tour events in one weekend.
Adrian made his first PDC World Championship appearance in 2006. He reached the quarter-finals. In a memorable match, he faced Peter Manley. Adrian even hit a blind 180 (a perfect score without looking!) in that game. He lost the match 5–3.
A big moment came in May 2006 at the World Series of Darts. Adrian played very well, beating top players like Colin Lloyd and Dennis Priestley. He reached the final but lost to Phil Taylor. His strong performance made people see him as a future star.
Ups and Downs (2007–2010)
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Between 2007 and 2010, Adrian's performance was a bit up and down. He had big wins, like beating world champion Raymond van Barneveld at the 2007 World Matchplay. But he sometimes struggled to keep up that form.
He reached the quarter-finals of the World Championship again in 2008. He also did well in the Premier League, finishing fourth. At the 2008 European Darts Championship, Adrian played with a hand injury but still reached the final. He lost to Phil Taylor but showed amazing skill.
In 2009, Adrian won his first PDC Pro Tour event in three years. He hit a nine dart finish (a perfect game in darts!) in the final. He dedicated this win to his baby daughter. He won another Pro Tour title the next month. By 2010, he reached his first televised final on Sky Television at the 2010 World Grand Prix. He beat Phil Taylor on TV for the first time but lost the final.
Becoming a World Champion (2011)
Adrian Lewis reached the final of the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship. He beat many strong players to get there. In the final, he played Gary Anderson. This match was special because it meant a new champion would be crowned. Adrian became the first player to hit a nine dart finish in a World Championship final! He won the match 7–5, becoming the champion. At 25 years old, he was the youngest ever PDC World Champion.
After winning the World Championship, Adrian's ranking went up to number 2 in the world. He started the 2011 Premier League by beating Phil Taylor. He reached the final of the Premier League but lost to Gary Anderson. Adrian also hit another perfect 9-dart leg at the European Darts Championships in July 2011.
Defending His Title (2012)
Adrian Lewis made history in 2012 by successfully defending his World Championship title. He beat Andy Hamilton 7–3 in the final. He almost lost early in the tournament, even getting stung by a wasp during one match!
His semi-final against James Wade was amazing. Adrian was losing 5–1 but came back to win 6–5. He won 10 legs in a row! This comeback was called one of the greatest ever. Winning the tournament meant Adrian had earned over £1 million in prize money during his career.
In 2012, Adrian also teamed up with Phil Taylor to win the 2012 PDC World Cup of Darts for England. They had some very close matches, including a sudden-death leg in the final. Adrian said winning the World Cup meant even more to him than his second world title. He also won his first European Tour title in Germany.
More Major Wins (2013-2014)
In 2013, Adrian lost in the quarter-finals of the World Championship in a thrilling match against Michael van Gerwen. He and Phil Taylor won the World Cup of Darts again for England.
Adrian won his third major title at the European Championship. He played incredibly well, beating Simon Whitlock 11–6 in the final. He also reached the final of the World Matchplay, but lost to Phil Taylor in another high-scoring match.
In 2014, Adrian won his first UK Open title. He beat Terry Jenkins 11–1 in the final, playing brilliantly. This was his fourth major win. Adrian and Phil Taylor tried for a third World Cup title in a row but lost to the Netherlands in the final.
Later Career (2015-2024)
In 2015, Adrian hit another nine-dart finish in the World Championship. He won his first World Series of Darts title at the Auckland Darts Masters in a very close final.
In 2016, Adrian reached the World Championship final again, facing Gary Anderson. This time, he lost 7–5 in a match where both players hit a record number of 180s. Adrian and Phil Taylor won their fourth World Cup title together.
Adrian continued to play in major events. In 2018, he had an early exit from the World Championship. This meant he missed some big tournaments for the first time in years. In 2020, he had to withdraw from a tournament after testing positive for COVID-19.
In 2022, Adrian won his first title in three years at a Players Championship event. In April 2023, Adrian announced he was taking a break from playing darts. In July 2024, it was shared that Adrian would be playing on the MODUS Super Series in 2025.
Adrian's Life Outside Darts
Adrian Lewis has a daughter, Myla Niamh, born in 2009. He married Sarah Podmore in 2012, and they have three children together. Adrian is a big fan of his local football team, Stoke City.
In 2012, Adrian and other darts players recorded a charity song called 'Got My Tickets for the Darts'. The money raised from the song went to a children's hospice.
World Championship Results
PDC World Championship
- 2006: Quarter-finals
- 2007: Third round
- 2008: Quarter-finals
- 2009: Second round
- 2010: Quarter-finals
- 2011: Winner
- 2012: Winner
- 2013: Quarter-finals
- 2014: Semi-finals
- 2015: Third round
- 2016: Runner-up
- 2017: Third round
- 2018: First round
- 2019: Fourth round
- 2020: Fourth round
- 2021: Second round
- 2022: Second round
- 2023: Second round
Images for kids
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Adrian Lewis in 2011
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Adrian Lewis (right) playing against Raymond van Barneveld
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