Dave Chisnall began his defence of the 2023 Blåkläder Belgian Darts Open title in impressive style on Saturday, as Josh Rock came agonisingly close to a spectacular nine-darter in Wieze.

Gary Anderson secured his first win on the European Tour in seven years, as he beat Krzysztof Ratajski 6-1 on the opening day of the 2023 Blåkläder Belgian Darts Open in Wieze, Belgium.

Dave Chisnall will begin his defence of the Blåkläder Belgian Darts Open against either home favourite Kim Huybrechts or Ricky Evans, with the draw and schedule for this weekend’s event now confirmed.

Dave Chisnall has risen three places up to 13th on the PDC Order of Merit after winning the 2023 Dutch Darts Championship (ET6) last weekend.

Dave Chisnall claimed his second European Tour triumph of 2023 with a repeat victory over Luke Humphries in the Dutch Darts Championship final in Leeuwarden.

Michael van Gerwen eased through to the last 16 on a thrilling day of second round action at the Dutch Darts Championship, as Michael Smith began his title defence in convincing fashion.

Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson suffered defeats on the opening day of the Dutch Darts Championship in Leeuwarden on Friday.

Michael Smith will begin his defence of the Dutch Darts Championship against either Jim Williams or George Killington, with the draw and schedule for this weekend’s event now confirmed.

Jonny Clayton claimed his first European Tour title since 2018 after defeating Josh Rock 8-6 to clinch his second Interwetten Austrian Darts Open crown on a remarkable day of drama in Graz.

Mensur Suljovic moved into the final day of the Interwetten Austrian Darts Open by seeing off Peter Wright in round two, as Michael van Gerwen began his title defence in winning fashion.