Having claimed a European Tour title earlier in the month, Dave Chisnall sealed his second ProTour crown of the season on Wednesday defeating Chris Dobey in the final of Players Championship 23.
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Top seed in Leicester as he has been most of the season, Chisnall is known for his superb performances in particular on the European Tour but also on the ProTour and he exhibited some of his best again.
He produced averages of 108.72 and 107.19 in victories over Mervyn King and Madars Razma during his run and now sets his sights towards the next European Tour this weekend. But also the World Grand Prix which is the next target in two weeks time. He will look to finally get the elusive major crown off his back.
Easier said than done given his previous scar tissue, but he is certainly playing with confidence and exuded it in his post match interview saying he has belief that he is one of the best in the world right now. But is the double start format the place to do it for Chisnall?
"The final was a tough battle, it wasn't a good game but I'm just happy to get over the line," said Chisnall.
"I think my game is up there with the best in the world at the moment; I'm playing really well and my confidence is high."
"Six months ago I was losing first and second round matches but then I started to battle and I've won some big titles.
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"There are some big events coming up and I normally have a good end to the year; I just need to get my TV form going now.
"I'm looking forward to the World Grand Prix; I've been hitting my doubles well so it should be a good one for me."
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🗣️ "I'm playing really well and I'm very confident in my own game!"
Dave Chisnall reflects on his recent form and hopes he can pick up an elusive televised tournament when he returns to Leicester for the World Grand Prix in October.