Dekker defeats Telnekes in thrilling last leg decider to claim 2020 PDC World Championship spot

Telnekes was looking good to make his debut at the Alexandra Palace; but he missed three match darts at 5-4 up, this lead to Dekker taking out a 117 checkout.

In the decider Dekker hit two 180's in the decider; before claiming a victory with an 11 darter. Supposedly as well Telnekes wasn't showing great sportsmanship; after the defeat as the player mainly known for his exploits in the BDO lost out late on against 'Double Dekker'.

It will be a fourth appearance in the PDC World Championship, last year he defeated Lisa Ashton in the first round in one of the most memorable matches of the first round; before losing out in a closely ran tie against Mervyn King.

There is also the South/Western Europe Qualifier taking place today; which includes Spanish, Gibraltarian and Portuguese representation including Toni Alcinas and Jesus Noguera.

Quarter-Finals
Jeffrey de Graaf 6-2 Jerry Hendriks
Jan Dekker 6-4 Geert Nentjes
Benito van de Pas 6-4 Ronny Huybrechts
Derk Telnekes 6-4 Wesley Plaisier

Semi-Finals
Jan Dekker 6-4 Jeffrey de Graaf
Derk Telnekes 6-2 Benito van de Pas

Final
Jan Dekker 6-5 Derk Telnekes