From Australia and New Zealand to Players Championship glory as Damon Heta seals second ranking title of 2024

It is a second title of the season for Aussie ace Damon Heta as he sealed Players Championship 18 defeating Ryan Searle in the final 8-3 in an irresistible display from 'The Heat'.

Heta averaged 106 as he saw off the fellow ProTour high flier in a battle of two of the top names on the Players Championship circuit. But for Heta, it is more interesting this time around.

Given that he has only just got back to the UK after playing on the World Series in recent days. Unlike others that likely cite jet lag or wanting a holiday, Heta admitted post final that he is in for everything simply as he doesn't know how long he will play the game for.

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He is very much wanting to make hay when the sunshines and he has done so today saying that the one that he misses would be the one that he would win. That decision was certainly vindicated as he looked superb against Searle and for most of the day.

He rode his luck against Cameron Menzies in the semi-finals sealing a 7-6 win with a 12 and 11 darter to break the heart of the Scot. Heta survived a deciding leg against Rowby-John Rodriguez (6-5) in the first round, but then recorded resounding victories over Keegan Brown (6-2), Niels Zonneveld (6-0), Callum Goffin (6-1) and Danny Noppert (6-1) for a spot in the semifinals before defeating Menzies.

Results Players Championship 18

Last 16

Jim Williams 6 | 3 Dave Chisnall

Cameron Menzies 6 | 5 James Wade

Danny Noppert 6 | 4 Chris Landman

Damon Heta 6 | 1 Callum Goffin

Ross Smith 6 | 5 Krzysztof Ratajski

Ryan Searle 6 | 2 Danny Lauby

Steve Beaton 6 | 2 Stephen Burton

Michael van Gerwen 6 | 1 Scott Williams

Quarterfinals

Cameron Menzies 6 | 0 Jim Williams

Damon Heta 6 | 1 Danny Noppert

Ryan Searle 6 | 5 Ross Smith

Steve Beaton 6 | 4 Michael van Gerwen

Semi-final

Damon Heta 7 | 6 Cameron Menzies

Ryan Searle 7 | 4 Steve Beaton

Finale

Damon Heta (106.80) 8 | 3 (97.30) Ryan Searle