Darts Enthusiasts Celebrate as Ritchie Edhouse, Jeffrey de Graaf, Andy Baetens, and Daryl Gurney Clinch Spots in the European Darts Open Last 32
Darts fans were in for a thrilling treat as four talented players – Ritchie Edhouse, Jeffrey de Graaf, Andy Baetens, and Daryl Gurney – secured their places in the last 32 of the prestigious European Darts Open.
Jeffrey de Graaf Overcomes Andrew Gilding
Jeffrey de Graaf delivered a hard-fought 6-4 victory over former UK Open champion Andrew Gilding in the first round. The match featured a captivating third leg, where both players struggled to find their range, with Gilding missing seven chances to hold his own leg. De Graaf then broke him with his eighth break chance, completing a 21-darter. The Dutchman then built on his momentum, winning the next two legs with 17-darters to take a 3-1 lead. Despite Gilding’s fierce comeback, de Graaf ultimately sealed the match with a 13-darter, setting up a clash with Chris Dobey in the last 32.
Andy Baetens Overcomes Nathan Rafferty
In another gripping encounter, Andy Baetens proved too strong for Nathan Rafferty. Baetens raced to a 4-1 lead, but Rafferty fought back, winning four consecutive legs to turn the tide and take a 5-4 advantage. The Belgian, however, kept his composure, forcing a deciding leg with a 13-darter and then clinching the match with his fifth match dart.
Ritchie Edhouse and Daryl Gurney Dominate
Ritchie Edhouse and Daryl Gurney, on the other hand, enjoyed relatively straightforward victories, not conceding a single leg. Edhouse dominated his match against Jan Dueckers, winning 6-0 with an 84.28 average, highlighted by a 10-darter in the fourth leg. Gurney also breezed past Marko Kantele, winning 6-0 with an impressive 89 average and a 40 percent checkout percentage.
As the European Darts Open continues to captivate audiences, these four players have solidified their places in the last 32, setting the stage for even more thrilling darts action. Stay tuned to our LIVE SCORE updates to follow the tournament’s progress.
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