BARRY JOUANNET has won the DFA Australian Mens Singles title with a 6-1 defeat of Tasmania's Dave Methven over the weekend.
Jouannet produced a commanding performance in the final, averaging 28.13 per dart to become the 28th champion since the event began in 1964.
He included finishes of 116 and 101 on his way to a 5-0 lead and, although Methven pulled back a leg, Jouannet landed double top with his first shot to claim the title.
Jouannet defeated Tony David 5-4 in a thrilling semi-final, taking a 4-1 lead before the Western Australia star hit back to take the game into a decider.
DFA Australian Mens Singles Results
Quarter-Finals
Tony David 4-0 Simon Whitlock
Peter Machin 4-3 Graham Hunt
Barry Jouannet 4-2 Henry Bajowski
Dave Methven 4-0 Kim Lewis
Semi-Finals
Barry Jouannet 5-4 Tony David
Dave Methven 5-3 Peter Machin
Final
Barry Jouannet 6-1 Dave Methven