james wade has joined an illustrious list, producing only the 10th 9—dart finish in the history of the't stop him getting knocked out, with stephen bunting progressing to the last 16. imran sidat reports. alexander pallas looks a little different this year, but one man who a lwa ys different this year, but one man who always puts on a show is james wade. at the exit of several big names, the number seven seat may have started to fancy his chances. in the man known as the machine showed why early on, some exhibitionists —— exhibition finishing saw him open up a two set lead, but his opponent is a two set lead, but his opponent is a former world champion and he used all his experience on the big stage to level the match. howard —— how would wade respond? have a look at this. back to back when 80s only means one thing... a chance to hit a nine dark finish the sport's greatest achievement. two more perfect arts left double 12 and it was sporting history for wade. the first one of the world championship in five years, but you wouldn't have known it from his reaction. a nine dirt or on the w