THROWBACK VIDEO: Nicholson waves goodbye to Taylor at 2011 UK Open

The nineteenth edition of the UK Open starts on Friday and until the tournament known as the FA Cup of Darts begins, DartsNews takes a look back at special moments and matches from the history of the tournament.

This time the attention turns to Paul Nicholson who enjoyed some of his best form during 2010-2011.

In 2010, 'The Asset' won the Players Championship Finals and after defeating Taylor in that, going into 2011, they faced off again.

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In this match, the Australian took a 7-3 lead, but Taylor managed to come back to 8-8. A decisive leg had to determine which player advanced to the quarter-finals of the UK Open.

It was Nicholson though who kept his cool and waved goodbye to Taylor following his victory.