27/04/2021

Van Duijvenbode surprised himself with maiden PDC title at Super Series: “The last two days I have been poor”

Dirk Van Duijvenbode claimed his maiden PDC ranking title on Day Three of PDC Super Series 3.

Van Duijvenbode came through a hard fought win over compatriot Martijn Kleermaker but admitted afterwards that nerves played a factor and that he didn’t expect to claim the title after recent form.

Van Duijvenbode claims maiden PDC ranking title at PDC Super Series 3 with hard fought win over Kleermaker

"We were both nervous," said Van Duijvenbode. "When I thought I could finish it, I was more nervous than him, and then when he needed to stay in it he was more nervous.

"I was in great form the last two series and thought I would win a title but I didn't. The last two days I have been poor, so I went into today just hoping I would win the first round.

"On the one side I know I need to play better, but on the other it is great to win when not playing your best.

"Sometimes you have to win on a bad day, but I always want to play well and that is what I think about - and then it all comes together."