As a result of Smith's withdrawal Jermaine Wattimena became the 16th seed. 'The Machine Gun' also didn't had to play the European Qualifier in March. However, Wattimena's name was missing on the published draw on Thursday. Smith was still the 9th seed in the first draw, while Darren Webster . Players who are seeded between ten and sixteen will move up one place, leaving a spot for Wattimena. The PDC will confirm the new draw for the German Darts Open on Thursday evening.