Brian Raman captures title at WDF Romanian Open in Bucharest

Brian Raman was successful Sunday night at the Romanian Darts Festival in Bucharest. 'The Riddler' managed to take the overall victory in the single tournament of the Romanian Open.

Raman had qualified for the final after wins over Bülent Gürbüz (4-0), Jon Williams (4-0), Davy Vandendriessche (4-0), Ian Loveridge (4-0), David Fatum (4-1) Bert de Ruiter (4-1) and Francois Schweyen (4-1).

His opponent in the final was John Michael, like Raman a former PDC Tour Card holder. The Greek had wins over Frank Behringer (4-2), Rohit Rabadia (4-0), Constantin Badea (4-0), Alberto Bezjian (4-3), David Pallett (4-2), Thomas Junghans (4-0), Sybren Gijbels (4-1) and David J Davies (4-1).

Read also

David Pallett and Lerena Rietbergen win titles at WDF Romanian Classic

In the final, Michael took a 1-0 lead with a 19-darter, before Raman took the next two legs via a 78 finish and a 17-darter. Michael then evened the score by throwing out 62. After winning the fifth leg, Raman took his first break lead with a 12-darter. In the seventh leg, the Belgian could throw for the match and with a 64 finish he took the title.

For Raman, it is his fifth title on the WDF circuit. In 2019, he captured titles at the Belfry Open and Denmark Masters. A title at the England Open followed in 2021 and in 2024 Raman was the best at the Italian Open.

Results WDF Romanian Open

Gentlemen

Last 16

Johan Engstrom 4-1 Markus Straub

Francois Schweyen 4-0 Darnell Mccrory

Brian Raman 4-1 David Fatum

Bert de Ruiter 4-3 Paul MIllford

Daniel Rocaveanu 4-3 Glen Parsons

David J Davies 4-2 Neil Duff

John Michael 4-0 Thomas Junghans

Sybren Gijbels 4-0 Hannes Schnier

Quarterfinals

Francois Schweyen 4-2 Johan Engstrom

Brian Raman 4-1 Bert de Ruiter

David J Davies 4-2 Daniel Rocaveanu

John Michael 4-1 Sybren Gijbels

Semi-final

Brian Raman 4-1 Francois Schweyen

David J Davies 4-1 John Michael

Finale

Brian Raman 5-2 John Michael

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Unlock your ultimate darts experience—subscribe today for exclusive access to top stories.

Subscribe