The
European Tour returns once again with the third iteration of the season taking place at the
International Darts Open in Riesa starting on Friday afternoon.
Among those involved include
Alan Soutar,
Ian White and
Richie Burnett, as well as young German Pascal Rupprecht with ties set up against the big names on Saturday afternoon.
Michael van Gerwen for example will face the winner of Keegan Brown - Matt Campbell, while clashes will also be set up for Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Damon Heta and Jonny Clayton among others with this afternoon's line-up.
White has returned to action as of late and will face Jose Justicia, while Burnett will take on Liam Maendl-Lawrence. Brendan Dolan faces Rupprecht, while Ryan Meikle aims to continue last week's form against Brian Raman.
Mario Vandenbogaerde is before in another Belgian involved as he faces Madars Razma, while Andy Boulton again will play as an Associate Member and faces Steve Lennon. Soutar starts off against Jeroen Mioch.
Schedule of Play
Friday March 31
First Round
Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST)
Jeroen Mioch v Alan Soutar
Steve Lennon v Andy Boulton
Mario Vandenbogaerde v Madars Razma
Brian Raman v Ryan Meikle
Brendan Dolan v Pascal Rupprecht
Ian White v Jose Justicia
Keegan Brown v Matt Campbell
Richie Burnett v Liam Maendl-Lawrance