Newly signed Shot! Ambassador Alex Roy, read all about Alex's career highlights and best performances, taking his first PDC Pro Tour title in 2004.

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Alex Roy

website: www.alexroy180.co.uk |
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Country: |
UK |
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Nickname: |
Ace of Hearts |
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Date of Birth: |
4th September 1974 |
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Dart of Choice: |
Shot! 22gm Steel tip custom designed |
I was very happy to be signed by Shot!, to be one of their Ambassadors is a privilege. Being a friend of Ken MacNeil, I know first hand that all of their dart products are first class. I am looking forward to the rest of the season and promoting Shot!"...... Alex Roy
Management: Dave Holland Dart Player Management - Dave quotes
I am delighted that Shot are backing Alex as he makes great progress into appearing at this years PDC televised events. Alex has been working extremely hard on his game and to have new Shot! darts will certainly raise his game and we all hope that come December Alex will be making his 11th world championships appearance in London and once again getting back onto our TV screens where he belongs.
Alex is a fantastic character both on and off the circuit and continues to one of the best entertainers in exhibitions whilst having the drive and commitment to break back into the worlds to 32".... Dave Holland
How long playing Darts:
Alex made his first impression on the darting scene in 1998 where he reached the semi-finals in the Dutch Open. Roy won his first PDC title in March 2004 by beating Wayne Mardle. Alex took his first Pro Tour title at the North West Regional Final in the UK Open beating Ronnie Baxter in the final.
Alexs' choice of walk on music is "Burn in My Light" by Mercy Drive and Roy is right-handed.
Career Highlights:
Best perfomances
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World Championships - last 16 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2008
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World Matchplay - Quarter Finals 2000, 2003
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World Grand Prix - Second round 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2007
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Championship League - Initial groups, 6th 2008
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European Championships - First round 2008
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UK Open - quarter finals 2005-2006
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Players Championship Finals - First round 2009
Other Tournament wins
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JR+Vauxhall Plus 2004
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Classic 2005
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UK Open NW 2008
Other points of interest
Roy is married and has two children. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, and is a keen supporter of Liverpool F.C.
When he is not busy playing darts, Alex's profession is a builder.