Barney revenge bid
Raymond van Barneveld hopes to avenge his 6-5 German Darts Grand Prix defeat to fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen with victory within the International Darts Open in Riesa tonight.
Cor Dekker launches this night’s motion on his return to the Euro tour – towards Jose de Sousa
James Wade takes on sizzling Belgian prospect Mike de Decker.
Two-time world champion Peter Wright faces Gabriel Clemens and Nathan Aspinall does battle with Owen Bates.
Leader Luke nonetheless has to chase me!
Michael van Gerwen taunted Luke Littler – and insisted the Premier League Darts chief nonetheless has to “chase” him.
MVG received final night time’s last 6-3 and mentioned: “He performed crap and I wager him in a crap sport, that’s the truth of the second.”
Littler heads the desk on 26, with Luke Humphries on 24 and Van Gerwen third on 22.
But the Dutchman added: “I don’t should chase anybody. He [Littler] has to chase me nonetheless.
“I’m about 150 tournaments in entrance of him so good luck to him.”
Price explains autograph snub
Gerwyn Price has received backing and some jibes after a clip emerged of him refusing to signal an autograph outdoors a lodge.
The Welshman as a substitute provided the person a photograph – quite than signal a merchandise merchandise.
Pice responded to the clip by writing: “I’m so completely happy this has been posted, these persons are the explanation we don’t signal issues, and are the those that spoil it for the actual darts followers.
“What you don’t see is fingers and baggage stuffed with merchandise, and likewise this man is filming from a pair of glasses, unknown to the gamers.
“Goes to point out what kind of persons are on the market, please share as this has invaded my private house and I haven’t given this person the correct to movie me and placed on social media.
“These people turn up at hotels and don’t even attend events. No signing for you mate, and I’m so glad I spotted you was one of them (sic).”
Luke Littler showboating excites commentator
Luke Littler’s efficiency towards Rob Cross turned Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle into William Shakespeare.
After shedding the primary leg of their first to 6 match, Voltage put Littler beneath strain by setting himself up with a 102 level checkout, with {the teenager} method behind on 204.
However, the Nuke was removed from fazed as he stepped as much as throw an impressive 180 and ramp up the strain on his world champion opponent.
Littler even had the poise to pause earlier than his third dart, fly it into the treble 20… and observe by way of with an elaborate flourish.
That didn’t go unnoticed by Mardle, as he was left amazed on the teen’s confidence.
Mardle exclaimed: “Look at him showboating. Look at it!
“The peacockery, the plumage! 10,000 patrons in right here loving it.”
Latest scores
Round one of many International Darts Open is properly underway and right here on the outcomes thus far:
Van der Wal 1 vs 6 Edhouse
Gotthardt Ok. 2 vs 6 Dolan
Masek 2 vs 6 Van den Bergh
Veenstra 6 vs 4 Gilding
Gurney 6 vs 0 Klingelhoefer
Rydz 6 vs 1 Evans
International Darts Open outcomes
Brendan Dolan and Ritchie Edhouse are each by way of their opening rounds on the International Darts Open.
Dolan beat Kai Gotthardt who averaged 102.22, however the Northern Irishman progresses to spherical two the place he may face Gerwyn Price.
