Danny Noppert has won the eighth
Players Championship of the year. 'The Freeze' was too strong for Luke Humphries in the final 8-6.
"Both were struggling in the final but I am so happy to get over the line," Noppert reflected post-match. "Yesterday my performance was not so good but today I was there at the right moments. There were some crazy games today but I am really proud of myself for taking it over the line."
For Noppert, it was the fifth final at a Players Championship and also the fifth time he managed to win, his first this year. A former UK Open winner, the Dutchman is hopeful this can be the catalyst for another major success.
“I am speechless, but I am always fighting in finals," Noppert concludes. “Last week I played Luke and he beat me really hard. Today I got revenge and it is a really good feeling. Two years ago I was a UK Open winner and this year I am really going for it, I hope I can take another big title.”