That was incredible from Smith! 112 average from Ross Smith as he smashes Vandenbogaerde 6-1 to book his place in the Second Round.
Smith hits 112 average in phenomenal win over Vandenbogaerde, Hamilton safely through
PDCFriday, 23 October 2020 at 15:35
The action continues at the International Darts Open with Ross Smith dispelling a tricky opponent in Mario Vandenbogaerde with a stunning 112 average.
Smith came off the back of coming last in the PDC Home Tour II Championship Group but showed some excellent form in Riesa to produce the second highest average in the history of the tournament.
He will now encounter Gerwyn Price in the second round who has won this title for the past two years running. As well as hitting the heights average wise, he also hit 75% on his doubles winning his legs in 14, 13, 11, 12 and 14 in a truly dominant display.
Andy Hamilton also breezed through in his first action since injury curtailed the end of his Autumn Series and PDC Home Tour II. His aim was to return to action in Riesa and he saw off Simeon Heinz 6-2 in his opener.
For Brendan Dolan though, he will be going home after a shock 6-4 defeat to Host Nation Qualifier Franz Roetzsch. The German averaged 93 and hit 50% on his doubles to move through and end 'The History Maker's European Championship hopes.
International Darts Open 2020 schedule
First round
Scott Marsh (94.22) 5-6 (97.87) Jason Lowe
Benito van de Pas (80.33) 3-6 (79.65) Andreas Harrysson
Simeon Heinz (79.83) 2-6 (83.82) Andy Hamilton
Mario Vandenbogaerde (92.48) 1-6 (112.86) Ross Smith
Franz Roetsch (93.4) 6-4 (89.4) Brendan Dolan
Michael Rosenauer v Ron Meulenkamp
Steve West v Toni Alcinas
Danny Noppert v Sebastian Pohl
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