Dirk van Duijvenbode will not do a Michael Smith-esque run at the ProTour this weekend seemingly with 'The Titan' withdrawing from today's
Players Championship 19 in Barnsley.
Van Duijvenbode sealed the latest ProTour title on Friday evening defeating Gabriel Clemens in an incredible display from the Dutchman but he will play no part on Saturday.
No reason has been given as of time of writing as to his withdrawal and whether he will be seen again this weekend but with World Matchplay seeding still up for grabs, it could give his nearest competitors a sigh of relief or a chance to get further away.
Mervyn King is back in proceedings today with Stu Wilson also out having played the opener and Lee Evans comes in for Van Duijvenbode.