Kurz after dumping out Anderson on opening night at German Darts Masters: 'I've never been so happy in my life'
PDCSaturday, 13 July 2019 at 16:22
Nico Kurz showed promise last year against Jamie Lewis with the German coming so close to beating him but he lived up to it by dumping Gary Anderson out of this year's German Darts Masters.
Kurz who's only other appearance on the big stage had come in the European Tour earlier this season admitted afterwards that he hadn't been so happy in all his life and that Anderson is a big role model to him.
He said his main tactic was to not focus on Anderson or the crowd and it paid dividends for the 22-year old with him claiming a massive win over the two time World Champion.
"This is the biggest win of my career, I think I've never been so happy in my life," said Kurz.
"Gary has always been a role model for me, he is one of the best players of all time. I still can't believe what I achieved today.
"I tried to focus on my game and not to pay attention to Gary or the amazing crowd, and I think it went pretty well!"
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UndartedWaters16-11-2024 - So, you don't like Littler, then? I was cheering him on, being a fellow Englishman. Honestly, some of us get far too offended nowadays. If you want to see crowd passion... watch a match when German and Dutch players face off... that can be just as bad if not worse for crowd noises. It happens, I have watched and heard Littler being jeered - Dirk van Duijvenbode in Holland, January this year. Where was your outrage then? Yes, I can clearly see what is going on here.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
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- Was watching an old World Masters final the other day between Eric Bristow and John Lowe, the crowd respect for both players on throw was first class, not a sound. You can imagine now the idiots who were whistling on De Deckers throw proudly boasting about it on social media. I blame the PDC to a certain extent though doubt they really care as they win regardless of which player wins or loses.Mysstree16-11-2024
- @UndartedWaters I totally agree with your thoughts! I totally respect Kirk but in this instance I was disappointed with his lack of crowd control. I even turned to my husband and said "Could you imagine this happening if Russ Bray was the referee tonight? At least there would have been a crowd admonishment- Ladies and Gentleman please." I so felt for Mike DeDecker...MamaVenus15-11-2024