Darts Enthusiasts Eagerly Await the Thrilling 2024 European Darts Open
As the eyes of sports fans turn towards the highly anticipated Euro 2024 clash between the Netherlands and France in Leipzig on Friday evening, darts enthusiasts are equally captivated by the ongoing European Darts Open in Leverkusen, just 500 kilometers west of the football action.
The Evening Session Promises Exciting Matches
The evening session of the first round promises to deliver some truly gripping matches, with several former world champions and major winners set to take the stage. Fans can follow all the live darts scores and updates through the official PDC live coverage.
The evening session kicks off with a clash between Benjamin Pratnemer and Kevin Troppmann, followed by an exciting encounter between Nico Kurz and Callan Rydz. Former Masters champion Joe Cullen will then face off against Owen Bates in the first round.
Highly Anticipated Matches
The highlight of the evening is undoubtedly the match between five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld and Krzysztof Ratajski. While the head-to-head record favors Ratajski, Van Barneveld will be eager to continue his recent success, having defeated his opponent in their last meeting in 2023.
Another highly anticipated clash pits former world champion Michael Smith against 11-time major winner James Wade. For Wade, this match holds added significance as he aims to secure important ranking points to solidify his place in the World Matchplay.
Additional Matches
The evening’s action will also feature Mike de Decker, one of Wade’s pursuers, as he faces Luke Woodhouse. Dirk van Duijvenbode will take on Gabriel Clemens, while the session concludes with a clash between Ryan Meikle and Dimitri Van den Bergh.
“Darts enthusiasts can follow all the live darts scores and updates through the official PDC live coverage.”
The European Darts Open will be broadcast on PDC TV, with the afternoon sessions starting at 12:00 and the evening sessions commencing at 18:00, UK time.
The tournament promises to deliver a thrilling display of darts prowess, with a total prize pool of £175,000 up for grabs. The winner of the 2024 European Darts Open will take home a top prize of £30,000.
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