The German Darts Open continues into its third and final day on Sunday.
Every single one of the 16 German Darts Open hopefuls remaining will at least be aiming to feature in the evening session. The first tie of the third round brings the world number one to the stage. Van Gerwen is the clear favourite, and the exit of defending champion Wright will have helped his chances. He meets Alan Tabern, who swept past an off-colour Bronzed Adonis in Steve Beaton on Saturday. Second in the billing is a tight-looking clash between two Englishmen in decent form. Dave Chisnall was superb in a rout against Jose Justicia. His next hurdle is a taller one, figuratively speaking, with Ian White posing a real challenge. Jelle Klaasen cruised past debutant Maik Kuivenhoven in round two; Michael Smith will undoubtedly be a much tougher opponent.
Then comes the tie sure to get the German fans on their feet. Home favourite Hopp has beaten every seed he has met in the European Tour this year. Next in his sights is 2017 finalist Benito van de Pas, who limped to an uninspiring win against Paul Nicholson on Saturday. The Maximiser may fancy a decent run in Saarbrucken. If he can topple Big Ben he would meet either Joe Cullen or Daniel Larsson in the quarter-finals. Cullen struggled past Luke Humphries last time out. Larsson had an easier time of things, putting his feet up as Simon Whitlock backed out due to illness. Mensur Suljovic and Gerwyn Price, who both exited the Premier League after Judgement Night, will take no time to console each other when they meet in the seventh tie of the third round. Cross closes out the session against Darren Webster.
The afternoon session kicks off at 12pm. The evening session is set to begin at 6.15pm. Both will be shown live on PDC TV.
Then comes the tie sure to get the German fans on their feet. Home favourite Hopp has beaten every seed he has met in the European Tour this year. Next in his sights is 2017 finalist Benito van de Pas, who limped to an uninspiring win against Paul Nicholson on Saturday. The Maximiser may fancy a decent run in Saarbrucken. If he can topple Big Ben he would meet either Joe Cullen or Daniel Larsson in the quarter-finals. Cullen struggled past Luke Humphries last time out. Larsson had an easier time of things, putting his feet up as Simon Whitlock backed out due to illness. Mensur Suljovic and Gerwyn Price, who both exited the Premier League after Judgement Night, will take no time to console each other when they meet in the seventh tie of the third round. Cross closes out the session against Darren Webster.
The afternoon session kicks off at 12pm. The evening session is set to begin at 6.15pm. Both will be shown live on PDC TV.
Afternoon Session Schedule
Third Round
Michael van Gerwen v Alan Tabern
Dave Chisnall v Ian White
Daryl Gurney v Mervyn King
Michael Smith v Jelle Klaasen
Max Hopp v Benito van de Pas
Joe Cullen v Daniel Larsson
Mensur Suljovic v Gerwyn Price
Rob Cross v Darren Webster
Dave Chisnall v Ian White
Daryl Gurney v Mervyn King
Michael Smith v Jelle Klaasen
Max Hopp v Benito van de Pas
Joe Cullen v Daniel Larsson
Mensur Suljovic v Gerwyn Price
Rob Cross v Darren Webster
Evening Session Schedule
Quarter-Finals
Van Gerwen/Tabern v Chisnall/White
Gurney/King v Smith/Klaasen
Hopp/Van de Pas v Cullen/Larsson
Suljovic/Price v Cross/Webster
Gurney/King v Smith/Klaasen
Hopp/Van de Pas v Cullen/Larsson
Suljovic/Price v Cross/Webster
Semi-finals and final
Semi-finals best of 13 legs, final best of 15 legs
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- I dont like individuals or crowds trying to put any player off when they are trying to check out, how anyone can think its okay for the crowd to whistle or shout as someone is throwing for a double is beyond me but it does seem to have become part and parcel of the modern game. I no longer play now, darts is as good as dead at a local level round my way but when i did play many years ago, no matter how intense the rivalry you never shouted out or whistled when an opponent from the other team was throwing for a double.Mysstree17-11-2024
- The pundits glossing over the other factor at play in that match. They appear to be somewhat constrained in what they can say publicly.
UndartedWaters16-11-2024 - So, you don't like Littler, then? I was cheering him on, being a fellow Englishman. Honestly, some of us get far too offended nowadays. If you want to see crowd passion... watch a match when German and Dutch players face off... that can be just as bad if not worse for crowd noises. It happens, I have watched and heard Littler being jeered - Dirk van Duijvenbode in Holland, January this year. Where was your outrage then? Yes, I can clearly see what is going on here.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- It happens. Remember, anyone who has watched German and Dutch players in matches - their respective countries will have seen/heard just as bad jeering (if not worse). Taylor and MVG are two prime examples of professionals who are able to cope with the crowds mentally and not take it personally. This is not just an English crowd problem, FFS.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- Was watching an old World Masters final the other day between Eric Bristow and John Lowe, the crowd respect for both players on throw was first class, not a sound. You can imagine now the idiots who were whistling on De Deckers throw proudly boasting about it on social media. I blame the PDC to a certain extent though doubt they really care as they win regardless of which player wins or loses.Mysstree16-11-2024