VIDEO: Is this the worst leg of darts ever?

In early 2023, Michael Smith crowned himself world champion for the first time in his career. 'Bullyboy' defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in the final at Alexandra Palace.

Afterwards, there was actually a lot of talk about the nine-darter in the third leg of the second set. After Van Gerwen missed double twelve for a nine darter, Smith managed to hit double twelve for a nine darter. The commentators and also the supporters in the room could not believe their eyes in what afterwards was labeled as the "best leg ever.

So as to what was the best leg in history, there is little debate. Last weekend at the Austrian Darts Open, the fifth tournament of the European Tour 2025, one of the worst legs ever was played, perhaps.

In the second round, Joe Cullen and Thibault Tricole took on each other. With a 4-1 lead in legs, both men had numerous chances for a double on Cullen's leg. These were all missed, until Cullen finally managed to finish it off with a 40-darter on double 1.

That this had its impact on the averages may be clear, Cullen eventually clocked in at 77.13, Tricole at 70.23. Oh yes, Cullen eventually won the match 6-1. He eventually lost a round later 6-5 to Damon Heta.