On a remarkable day in Graz, Joe Cullen has secured his spot in the final of the 2024 Austrian Darts Open. ‘The Rockstar’ from Bradford demonstrated his exceptional form, defeating Stephen Bunting 7-5 in a riveting semi-final clash.
Cullen’s performance was nothing short of impressive, as he maintained an average of 98.53 throughout the match. Despite an early 0-2 deficit, the former Masters champion quickly bounced back, leveling the score with a 15-darter and an 11-darter. From there, he surged ahead, winning five consecutive legs to establish a commanding 5-2 lead.
“This will be Cullen’s fourth appearance in a Euro Tour final, and he will be aiming to maintain his perfect record, having won all three of his previous Euro Tour final appearances.”
Although Bunting managed to close the gap to 6-5, Cullen sealed the victory with a magnificent 80 finish, booking his spot in the final. In the final, Cullen will face the winner of the match between Luke Littler and Ross Smith, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the prestigious Austrian Darts Open.
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