Van Gerwen credits mental strength for 'overdue' European Tour win

European Tour

Michael van Gerwen has credited mental strength for ending his two-and-a-half year wait for a European Tour title.

Van Gerwen battles back to win Interwetten German Darts Championship

European Tour

Michael van Gerwen tasted victory for the first time on the PDC European Tour since 2019 with a superb comeback win over Rob Cross in the German Darts Championship.

Wright & Van Gerwen advance on German Darts Championship Day Two

European Tour

Peter Wright and Michael van Gerwen advanced to the last 16 of the Interwetten German Darts Championship on Saturday.

Chisnall & Huybrechts shine as German Darts Championship begins

European Tour

Dave Chisnall, Kim Huybrechts, Daryl Gurney and Vincent van der Voort were amongst the first round winners as the Interwetten German Darts Championship began.

2022 Interwetten German Darts Championship draw & schedule

European Tour

Devon Petersen will be bidding to retain the Interwetten German Darts Championship title this weekend in Hildesheim - draw & schedule confirmed.

2022 European Tour update - Hildesheim return next up

European Tour

The PDC European Tour will return to Halle 39 in Hildesheim later in March, after the Interwetten German Darts Championship was given the go-ahead.

PDC Entries update - Challenge Tour & East Europe Qualifiers now open

News

Players are now able to enter the forthcoming Winmau Challenge Tour Events 6-10 and ET2-6 East Europe Qualifiers.

Price denies Wright top spot in International Darts Open final

European Tour

Gerwyn Price defeated Peter Wright 8-4 in the final of the International Darts Open to stay world number one.

Kciuk stuns Cross as Interwetten International Darts Open begins

European Tour

Krzysztof Kciuk caused the biggest upset on the opening day of the Interwetten International Darts Open in Riesa by knocking out Rob Cross.

2022 International Darts Open draw and schedule

European Tour

The draw and schedule of play have been confirmed for the 2022 Interwetten International Darts Open.

The European Darts Matchplay will be held from September 6-8 at the Maimarkthalle in Mannheim.

The International Darts Open will be held from September 13-15 at the SachsenArena in Riesa.

For tickets, please visit the PDC Europe website.

ET11 - European Darts Matchplay
UK Qualifiers (x18):
Michael Smith, Simon Stevenson, Simon Whitlock, Mark McGeeney, Jamie Hughes, Ryan Meikle, Scott Taylor, John Henderson, Keegan Brown, Ryan Joyce, Steve Lennon, Robert Thornton, Bradley Brooks, Ross Smith, Brett Claydon, Matthew Edgar, Wayne Jones
ETCH Qualifiers (x6): Dirk van Duijvenbode, Jeffrey de Zwaan, Maik Kuivenhoven, Max Hopp, Kim Huybrechts, Gabriel Clemens

ET12 - International Darts Open
UK Qualifiers (x18): Reece Robinson, Brett Claydon, Jamie Hughes, Adam Hunt, Joe Murnan, John Henderson, James Richardson, Ritchie Edhouse, Luke Woodhouse, Kyle Anderson, Arron Monk, Mickey Mansell, William O'Connor, Steve West, Justin Pipe, Harry Ward, Richard North, Andy Boulton
ETCH Qualifiers (x6): Davy Van Baelen, Jeffrey de Zwaan, Danny Noppert, Benito van de Pas, Dimitri Van den Bergh, Jelle Klaasen

Jeffrey de Zwaan, William O'Connor, Jamie Hughes, John Henderson and Brett Claydon enjoyed a European Tour qualifying double on Friday as they secured places in the European Darts Matchplay and International Darts Open.

The European Tour Card Holders Qualifier in Hildesheim saw six places on offer in each of September's tournaments.

Dutch ace De Zwaan progressed to play in both tournaments with some fine darts, including a 102 average in his decider against Jose De Sousa as he secured a spot in Mannheim and defeats of fellow countrymen Mike van Duivenbode and Niels Zonneveld in qualifying for the Riesa event.

World Cup finalist O'Connor landed a huge 110 average in one win on Friday - a whitewash of Conan Whitehead - as the Irishman secured his place in both events.

Czech Darts Open winner Hughes posted three ton-plus averages in his four matches on the day as he also qualified for both events alongside Scottish ace Henderson, who was taken to an 11th leg by Matt Clark and Scott Taylor in his respective deciders.

Claydon, meanwhile, will compete on the European Tour for the first time since 2015 after he won through both qualifiers, counting World Matchplay quarter-finalist Stephen Bunting amongst his four victimes on the day.

Max Hopp overcame Raymond van Barneveld as he qualified for the European Darts Matchplay, with recent German Darts Masters finalist Gabriel Clemens also set to compete in Mannheim.

Belgium's Kim Huybrechts impressed with wins over Rowby-John Rodriguez, Vincent van der Voort and Martin Schindler as he qualified.

Dirk van Duijvenbode and Maik Kuivenhoven came through 11-leg battles in their deciders against Jermaine Wattimena and Danny Noppert respectively.

Noppert bounced back to qualify for the International Darts Open, seeing off De Sousa in their decider, while Jelle Klaasen overcame Huybrechts 6-5 to seal his place in Reisa.

Benito van de Pas will make his first European Tour appearance since April 2018 after defeating Hopp 6-4 in their decider to claim a spot in the International Darts Open.

World Youth Champion Dimitri Van den Bergh edged out Cristo Reyes to claim a spot in the event alongside fellow Belgian Davy Van Baelen, who will make his European Tour debut in Riesa.

Last weekend's World Matchplay finalist Michael Smith headlined the UK Qualifiers for the European Darts Matchplay as he progressed past Jamie Lewis and Luke Humphries.

Former European Tour event winners Simon Whitlock and Robert Thornton also qualified, alongside Premier League Contender Steve Lennon and World Championship quarter-finalist Ryan Joyce.

Luke Woodhouse secured his place in the International Darts Open with a huge 108 average against Mark Wilson, while former European Tour winner Justin Pipe also averaged over 100 as he booked his Riesa place.

Australia's Kyle Anderson, former World Youth Champion Arron Monk and former Players Championship winners Harry Ward, Mickey Mansell and Joe Murnan also qualified for the International Darts Open.

The action in Hildesheim continues on Saturday and Sunday with a pair of Players Championship events, each featuring a £75,000 prize fund. Live coverage from two boards simultaneously will be streamed through video.pdc.tv for all subscribers worldwide.

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