Sad images from Wigan during the opening round of
Players Championship 33.
Scott Williams seemed to have completely lost control of his throwing in his match against Ryan Joyce, in which he went down 6-1. The Englishman was visibly struggling with darteritus, the mental block that makes throwing out darts difficult.
It soon became clear that something was wrong with Williams. The 35-year-old struggled to release his darts smoothly and made several faltering moves toward the board. His frustration was evident, while Joyce kept his cool.
Footage of the match circulated on social media shortly after the match, where many darts fans reacted with pity. Dartitis is one of the most feared mental obstacles in the sport, and can suddenly affect even experienced players.