Qualifying race for World Matchplay 2023: Huybrechts faces nervous wait, seven players can still threaten Belgian

It may be two exciting days for Kim Huybrechts. The Belgian lost in the first round of the European Darts Matchplay on Friday, while competitor Brendan Dolan managed to get through his first round. As a result, 'The Hurricane' now occupies the last qualifying spot for the World Matchplay.

The first thirteen players on the Pro Tour Order of Merit are now mathematically certain, while number fourteen Steve Beaton may also consider himself certain. For Dolan and especially Huybrechts it is still exciting.

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Seven players can still overtake the two-time major finalist during the Euro Tour weekend in Trier. Ricardo Pietreczko is the main competitor. The German needs a quarterfinal to catch up with Huybrechts and thus needs to win two more matches. His next opponent is Huybrechts' compatriot Dimitri van den Bergh.

Keane Barry also still has a chance of qualifying for the World Matchplay, but needs a final place at the European Darts Matchplay. Callan Rydz, Mickey Mansell, Martin Lukeman, Gian van Veen and Ryan Joyce can only qualify with tournament wins.

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Qualifying race via Pro Tour Order of Merit for World Matchplay 2023

1 Josh Rock £119,250

2 Martin Schindler £71,750

3 Ross Smith £66,500

4 Krzysztof Ratajski £66,000

5 Jose de Sousa £64,000

6 Andrew Gilding £56,750

7 Gary Anderson £54,500

8 Gabriel Clemens £51,500

9 Stephen Bunting £51,000

10 Chris Dobey £49,000

11 Daryl Gurney £46,000

12 Mike de Decker £44,500

13 Raymond van Barneveld £42,250

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14 Steve Beaton £41,750

15 Brendan Dolan £39,500

16 Kim Huybrechts £38,750

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Ricardo Pietreczko £36,500 (quarterfinals)

Keane Barry £31,250 (final)

Callan Rydz £29,000 (tournament win)

Mickey Mansell £24,000 (tournament win)

Martin Lukeman £23,750 (tournament win)

Gian van Veen £21,500 (tournament win)

Ryan Joyce £20,500 (tournament win)