Damon Heta has kickstarted his 2025 campaign in style, clinching victory at
Players Championship 13 in Rosmalen. “The Heat” lived up to his nickname, edging out England’s Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in a hard-fought final to claim his first PDC ranking title of the year.
Since earning his Tour Card in 2020, the 37-year-old Aussie has become a model of consistency on the
Pro Tour — reaching at least one final every year. While a major title still eludes him, Heta’s floor form continues to impress
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This latest triumph marks the ninth PDC ranking title of his career. Alongside his eight Players Championship wins, Heta also lifted the
Gibraltar Darts Trophy on the
European Tour back in 2022.
Thanks to the win in Rosmalen, Heta climbs to 7th in the PDC Order of Merit, now trailing sixth-placed Jonny Clayton by just over £30,000.
But there’s no time to rest. Players Championship 14 gets underway today, once again in Rosmalen. Can Heta go back-to-back and become the first player in 2025 to win on consecutive days? All eyes will be on "The Heat" to see if he can stay red hot.