THROWBACK VIDEO: Raymond van Barneveld throws nine darter during the 2010 World Matchplay

From July 15 to 23, the 2023 World Matchplay is scheduled to take place. To warm up a bit for this tournament, in the coming period we will look back at some events in the past of the World Matchplay.

Raymond van Barneveld experienced a highlight at the 2010 World Matchplay by throwing a nine darter in his match against Dennis Ovens. It was his fifth nine darter at a television tournament.

The Dutch dart pioneer threw the 9-darter in traditional fashion. Van Barneveld started with two maximum scores before polishing off 141 via triple 20, triple 19 and double 12.

By the way, the five-time world champion had little to fear from his English opponent in this match. Denis Ovens was swept aside 10-1. Later, 'Barney' would also record victories over Alan Tabern (13-5), Co Stompé (16-12) and James Wade (17-8), before losing to Phil Taylor (18-12) in the final.