Aspinall enjoying resurgence with hunger back at World Grand Prix: "I thought my career was over"

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Thursday, 06 October 2022 at 19:53
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Nathan Aspinall is feeling reborn again in the run up to his second round match against Danny Noppert at the World Grand Prix.

Aspinall defeated fourth-seeded Michael Smith on Tuesday night and overcame a series of missed match darts to record his first double-in tournament win since 2019.

The 31-year-old darts player now faces Noppert in a battle between the former UK Open champions. Aspinall, who is competing in the World Grand Prix for the fourth consecutive time, has seen a remarkable rebound in recent months, after a difficult season in 2021.

Aspinall suffered a serious wrist injury last year, which it was feared could threaten his career.

“I am making good money doing something that I love, and obviously with my wrist [injury], I thought my career was over," said Aspinall.

“Now I have got this lifeline, I feel rejuvenated. I feel like I felt in 2018 when I had just won my Tour Card.

“I want to prove to everyone that I can be good, and I think the results speak volumes.

“I have won two ProTours, made so many semi-finals on the European Tour, and I’ve got that hunger back.

“My wrist is nearly back to full fitness. I can do three or four hours a day of practice, and I’m not far off being back to my best.”

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