Thrilling Wins for Top Players at the European Darts Open in Leverkusen
The opening day of the European Darts Open in Leverkusen witnessed several thrilling matchups, with Michael Smith, Luke Woodhouse, Dirk van Duijvenbode, and Dimitri van den Bergh emerging victorious to secure their spots in the Last 16.
In a nail-biting encounter, Michael Smith survived a match dart at the bull from James Wade, narrowly avoiding an early upset. Smith, who averaged 97 and hit two 180s with a high checkout of 116, edged past Wade, who played an impressive game, including a 125 checkout and back-to-back 102 and 121 checkouts.
Luke Woodhouse delivered a dominant performance, taking down Mike de Decker 6-3. Woodhouse’s display, which included a 97 average, four 180s, and an impressive 6/18 on the outer ring, proved too much for his Belgian opponent.
Dirk van Duijvenbode showcased his form, winning five consecutive legs to defeat Gabriel Clemens. The Dutchman’s flawless doubling, hitting all his darts at the doubles, proved the difference against Clemens.
Dimitri van den Bergh capped off the night with a stunning 6-1 victory over Ryan Meikle. The Belgian averaged an impressive 109.45, hitting 85.7% of his doubles and a high checkout of 100 to seal the win with an 11-darter.
“The opening day of the European Darts Open in Leverkusen was filled with thrilling darts action, as the top players demonstrated their skills and determination to progress to the next round. Fans can look forward to more exciting matchups as the tournament continues.”
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