Rowby-John Rodriguez relishing recent Super Series opportunities: “There is a lot less pressure”

Rowby-John Rodriguez only just didn’t reclaim his Tour Card at Q-School but has received a lifeline of sorts in making up the numbers at the Super Series.

A role which he admits that he relishes and gives him confidence which has reflected in recent results.

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“I said to Mensur Suljovic on the first day that it all felt very different. I don't have a Tour Card. Still, I have the privilege to play and there is a lot less pressure, '' he looked back to dartn.de on his participation in the Super Series.

''That was also noticeable in my results. And then the self-confidence comes back. Winning against such big names has been an absolute exception and lately I manage that several times in a short time. In the meantime I no longer have any stress in my private life and that is immediately noticeable when playing darts. I also show more fighting spirit, something I have been missing for a long time. I was always a fighter. But all in all, I've been amazed at myself over the last few weeks.”

Another interesting facet comes with World Cup of Darts contention and for Rodriguez, it is a potential goal he had to regain his spot.

“I already knew after the Q-School that Harald Leitinger didn't play much and the other Austrians also start from scratch. That is why it was clear to me that I have a good chance at the World Cup of Darts anyway. That is my goal and I would also like to make it to the other tournaments.”

“Ideally, I would be in the top 64 at the end of the year, but it is not certain that I will be able to participate in every tournament. It is different for Harald Leitinger and Zoran Lerchbacher, they are always allowed to participate. I have to hope that I can move up as a substitute every time. In that respect, I hope that the Challenge Tour will be delayed as long as possible, otherwise I will have to earn my reserve position all over again.”