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European Championship winner Ritchie Edhouse dreams of more success: ''Haven't got any fears anymore"
PDCWednesday, 06 November 2024 at 18:45
After his sensational European Championship title, Ritchie Edhouse is keen for new success at the Grand Slam of Darts. 'The Madhouse' surprisingly won the title in Dortmund by dealing with Jermaine Wattimena (11-3) in the final.
The 41-year-old Englishman also defeated Gian van Veen, Michael Smith, Gary Anderson and Luke Woodhouse on his way to glory at the Westfalenhalle. Prior to the European Darts Championship, Edhouse was ranked No. 39 in the world, but he now finds himself in spot 29.
Meanwhile, it is dawning on Edhouse that he has accomplished something very special. \“It’s starting to sink in now with everyone congratulating me,” admitted Edhouse. "It’s surreal, but I don’t think it will properly sink in until I’m at the Grand Slam.
“I always thought it was possible [to win a televised title] but I didn’t think it would happen so soon.
“I always come to tournaments believing I can win things, but that was a dream come true in Dortmund. This will change my life. And obviously, getting the win, a lot more money, it is going to be massive for me and my family."
Edhouse's title came a few weeks after the World Grand Prix also had a surprise winner. The double-in double-out was won by Mike de Decker, which provided inspiration for Edhouse.
“I think Mike [De Decker] started the trend by being 36th in the world when he won the World Grand Prix,” continued Edhouse. "It just showed that anyone can win a major if you play well throughout that week, and I showed it again in Dortmund.
“Everybody in the top 128 is a quality dart player, so you have to take your chances. This has been a long time coming, and I haven’t got any fears anymore."
Edhouse had already shown several times this year that he could compete with the best players in the world. On the Euro Tour, he reached two quarterfinals, and Edhouse also reached the last sixteen three times.
It allowed Edhouse to gain more stage experience, including debut appearances at the World Matchplay and World Grand Prix. On the Pro Tour, Edhouse also made himself heard with an absurd average of 120.24 in a Players Championship match. These are all signs that Edhouse realizes that more success does lie ahead.
“On my table at the ProTour I’ve got some great practice partners, like Martin Lukeman, Lee Cocks and Connor Scutt,” revealed the newly-crowned European Champion. "On the European Tour I’ve been practising with Daryl Gurney too, and I think confidence breeds confidence.
“The European Tour was a brilliant stepping stone for me, and it’s got me to where I am today. The only way is up for me now. If I concentrate for the next couple of years, dig in and perform at the major tournaments, anything is possible!"
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