Wright ends run of home hero Springer, set to face Smith in last confirmed Quarter-Final at International Darts Open

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Sunday, 27 February 2022 at 16:56
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Peter Wright will face off against Michael Smith in the last confirmed Quarter-Final of the International Darts Open in Riesa after victories over Niko Springer and Dirk van Duijvenbode respectively.

Wright impressed in seeing off home hope Springer 6-2 who had a quality weekend in seeing off Jermaine Wattimena and Brendan Dolan before falling to the potential World Number One in waiting who will take over if Gerwyn Price does not win the title.

He hit multiple ton-plus checkouts in the form of 114 twice, 104 and 134 to win it as he continues his brilliant form so far this year with a 97 average and 54.5% on the doubles also for ‘Snakebite’.

Next up will be Smith who demolished Dirk van Duijvenbode in a 6-1 win to conclude the session. It was a superb display from ‘Bully Boy’ who averaged 102.5 in moving through.

This featured two 180’s and 54.5% on the doubles compared to a ten less average from Van Duijvenbode who bows out in the Last 16 averaging 92 but hitting ¼ on the doubles in defeat to the St Helens ace.

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