Darts results: Gary Anderson rallies to beat Ian White; Callan Rydz the star of afternoon session

Smith came from 2-0 down against one of the standout players of the season, breaking the Clayton throw before holding his nerve to win the final set 6-4.

It was a mighty performance from the former world youth champion who showed the maturity needed to win this title, although the task gets no easier with Gerwyn Price waiting in the quarter-finals.

Whatever happens when the pair meet, there can be no doubt that Smith was stronger here than he has at times been as he stuck with Clayton before holding firm when it came to the crunch.