Damon Heta claimed victory in the inaugural BDO Australian Open in New South Wales defeating Scott Mitchell in the final in what was a thrilling tournament.
Heta had good match practice ahead of the World Series of Darts coming up shortly where he will be one of the star names from Down Under taking on the PDC's best.
He saw off Justin Thompson in a 6-4 win, followed by Jim Williams 8-1 before seeing off 'Scotty Dog' in a closely ran 10-9 victory. In terms of the ladies, it was Lisa Ashton who took the honours.
'The Lancashire Rose' edged out current World Champion, Mikuru Suzuki in a hotly anticipated clash. She did it in style too being 6-4 down before taking the next 3 legs in 42 darts including a 139 checkout in an excellent performance.
Men's
Quarter-Finals
Scott Mitchell 6-5 Aaron Morrison
Gerry Starr 3-6 Glen Mathers
Justin Thompson 4-6 Damon Heta
Mitchell Clegg 2-6 Jim Williams
Semi-Finals
Scott Mitchell 8-7 Gerry Starr
Damon Heta 8-1 Jim Williams
Final
Scott Mitchell 9-10 Damon Heta
Ladies
Final
Lisa Ashton 8-6 Mikuru Suzuki
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- And this should be the end of it. He was playing like a w****r and gestured as such. End of.Mysstree25-12-2024
- Cross will likely be No. 4 in the world after the world's. He's been in the quarter's or higher in 7 out of the 14 ranked TV majors in the last 2 years. Neither Williams or Cross played close to what they're capable of in this match.Matilda6224-12-2024
- Was a great match and am a fan of Scott, don't see much of him on TV. How the hell is Cross 5 in the world, he goes out almost immediately in every competition.richieburnettrocks24-12-2024
- He has Guillerme Barre Syndrome. Nerve damage due to autoimmune response. Could take him months to recover if at all.medinabello23-12-2024
- I have a nickname for him Ni I man.medinabello23-12-2024
- C'MON HEMPS!!medinabello23-12-2024
- He looks very healthy. I doubt he can run or anything. You need carbs for that. Carbs fuel your brain also. It is the preferred energy source for the brain. Carbs get broken down into glycogen fuel for your muscles. As a rider I totally need carbs. However for a dart player who doesn't need a brain or be fit this diet is perfect.medinabello23-12-2024
- F the bettors. Mugs they are. Anyone could tell this is a 50 50 game or Hempel slight favourite going on form.medinabello23-12-2024
- Hard to play slow players. Does your head in.medinabello23-12-2024
- What do you mean again?medinabello23-12-2024