Austrian Darts Open 2019 preview and schedule - Saturday evening session

There are eight spots left for Sunday's Austrian Darts Open final act. And the competition for reservations is fierce.

We may as well get things going with someone who knows what it's like to go all the way in Graz. Gerwyn Price was in last year's final; it didn't go well. Things could be different this year. He could have done with an easier start to the 2019 Austrian Darts Open campaign, mind. John Henderson was nothing much on Friday, but the big Scot is dangerous. The second tie of the evening is bound to be an almighty thriller. Rob Cross and Jeffrey de Zwaan only know how to put on a show. And with de Zwaan in top form, after giving Voltage a minor shock in their previous meetings, perhaps this is where the Dutch prodigy finally gets his way. Peter Wright looks for some form as he opens his tournament against Chris Dobey. That's before Michael van Gerwen plays his match against the Irish ace, Steve Lennon.

Big match for Barney

Last time we saw James Wade, he was riling up Gerwyn Price - somehow. The Machine's next target is perma-furious Mervyn King, who saw off Devon Petersen in a close match on Friday.
Following that is a tie between two European superstars. Mensur Suljovic would surely love an Austrian Darts Open, in front of his home fans. To do so, first he must beat Raymond van Barneveld. Barney's aim is to keep picking up that sweet, sweet ranking money. Overcoming one of the world's best on his home turf would be sweeter still.
Ian White has been in patchy form for a while, but keeps showing glimpses of his quality. The Diamond will be hoping to shine against Jamie Hughes, who didn't bother leaving first gear against Patrick Tringler yesterday.
Keegan Brown smashed in a superb eight 180s in ten legs against Conan Whitehead in round one. That sort of scoring will earn him chances against Max Hopp - who isn't averse to hitting the red bit himself. This is an understated way to end Saturday in Graz, but it could end up being a pretty exciting clash.
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Evening session schedule

18:15 Gerwyn Price v John Henderson 18:45 Rob Cross v Jeffrey de Zwaan 19:15 Peter Wright v Chris Dobey 19:45 Michael van Gerwen v Steve Lennon 20:15 James Wade v Mervyn King 20:45 Mensur Suljovic v Raymond van Barneveld 21:15 Ian White v Jamie Hughes 21:45 Max Hopp v Keegan Brown