Adrian Lewis

Adrian Lewis, born on January 21, 1985, in Stoke-on-Trent, England, began his darts career in BDO events, notably winning the 2003 British Teenage Open. He transitioned to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in 2004, making his television debut at the UK Open that same year. His early career saw consistent progression, including reaching the semi-finals of regional qualifiers and later securing his first professional ranking title at the Chris de Roo Open in September 2004. Lewis gained the nickname “Jackpot” after winning a slot machine jackpot in Las Vegas in 2005, though he could not collect the winnings due to being under the legal gambling age. His early years in the PDC were marked by developing his skills and gaining experience in high-stakes tournaments.

Lewis experienced a significant breakthrough in late 2005, entering the world’s top 32. He continued to build on this, reaching the quarter-finals of the 2006 PDC World Darts Championship and the finals of the 2006 World Series of Darts, where he lost to Phil Taylor. His persistent efforts culminated in winning back-to-back PDC World Darts Championship titles in 2011 and 2012. The 2011 victory was particularly notable, as he achieved the first-ever nine-dart finish in a World Championship final. Throughout his career, Lewis also secured other major PDC titles, including the European Championship in 2013 and the UK Open in 2014, and was a four-time winner of the PDC World Cup of Darts with Phil Taylor. His accomplishments established him as a prominent figure in professional darts, recognized for his powerful throwing and dynamic presence on stage.

Despite his successes, Lewis faced periods of inconsistent form and personal challenges, including his wife’s diagnosis with MSK and a daughter’s autism-related disability. These factors led to a temporary withdrawal from competitive darts around early 2023. However, he has announced a return to competitive play with MODUS Super Series in May 2025, aiming to regain his form and competitive edge. Lewis’s career has been characterized by both remarkable triumphs and personal hurdles, demonstrating resilience and dedication to the sport. He is widely considered one of the most naturally gifted darts players.