Krzysztof Ratajski has made history on the PDC Pro Tour this year.
The Pole to have won back-to-back Players Championship titles. On top of that, the former World Masters champion also claimed a UK Open Qualifier. All of this comes without Ratajski even holding a Tour Card. He'll certainly have one in 2019. For now, the Polish Eagle is just relishing flying high among top PDC players. "I know that when I win one tournament I have achieved a lot and I had to motivate myself strongly to fight in every match," Ratajski told . "It's a really amazing feeling; those are the best players in the world." After averaging almost 100 to beat Chris Dobey in the Players Championship 21 final, Ratajski repeated the feat a day later. He overcame Adrian Lewis to complete a remarkable weekend. The likes of Daryl Gurney, Michael Smith, Steve Beaton and James Wilson were all left in his wake. "I thought that one or two thousand in the Players Championship and winning one match in the World Championship should be enough. "Of course I dream about winning one Players Championship and getting a place in the Players Championship Finals but it was rather a dream," said the 41-year-old. Spots at the Players Championship Finals and World Championship are confirmed. As it stands, Ratajski will make the Grand Slam, but even if he doesn't qualify for the Wolverhampton showdown Ratajski is looking to have a major impact. "I'm sure these two wins have given me a lot of confidence. I know that everything is possible. ''I will want to do my best in all those major tournaments and I am hoping that I will make a surprise," he said.
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