Baetens succeeds Klaasen as number one in WDF rankings

Andy Baetens is the new number one in the WDF rankings after his double win in Denmark. 'The Beast' succeeds Jelle Klaasen as the leader on the list.

Baetens took the title at both the Denmark Open and the Denmark Masters last weekend. In April, the Belgian also won two tournaments in Croatia.

The 34-year-old darter leads the WDF rankings with 928 points. Klaasen is now second with 875 points, followed by Neil Duff with 816 points. Behind them is a sizeable go to the likes of James Hurrell (673 points) and Haupai Puha (653 points).

There are two other Dutchmen in the top-10. Wesley Plaisier has 509 points, good for ninth place. Chris Landman follows right behind with 487 points.

WDF rankings as of 1 May

Rank - Name - Points

1. Andy Baetens 928

2. Jelle Klaasen 875

3. Neil Duff 816

4. James Hurrell 673

5. Haupai Puha 653

6. Danny Lauby 565

7. Ben Robb 529

8. Luke Littler 513

9. Wesley Plaisier 509

10. Chris Landman 487

11. Mark Barilli 481

12. Barry Copeland 477

13. Kai Fan Leung 449

14. Gary Stone 427

15. Peter Machin 422

16. Thibault Tricole 409

17. Darren Johnson 403

18. Alexander Merkx 403

19. Laszlo Kadar 400

20. Benjamin Pratnemer 385

21. Martyn Turner 380

22. Moreno Blom 378

23. James Richardson 373

24. Antony Allen 353

25. Raymond Smith 349

26. Jamie Lewis 347

27. Jordan Brooks 323

28. Dennie Olde Kalter 313

29. Patrik Kovacs 313

30. Dave Prins 304

31. Scott Marsh 285

32. Aaron Turner 285