Ratajski spoke afterwards saying he was glad to beat him after losing in the same tournament to 'The Gentle' last year and that despite them being on his back, he was pleased to have fans back.
"I'm very happy," said Ratajski, who averaged almost 100. "I never give up and I always fight, so I feel great, like always when I win a match.
"Here it was very important because it's a major tournament and I took small revenge because I lost to him in this tournament last year.
"Of course, the crowd was with Mensur but after such a big break it's something special to have a crowd."
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of DartsNews.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy across professional darts coverage. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces, playing a central role in the development and daily operation of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has extensive experience in darts media and has been closely involved in coverage of the professional darts circuit for several years. Within the UK darts community, he is a recognised figure known for his consistent editorial output and ongoing reporting on major tournaments and developments across the PDC calendar.
In his current role, Samuel works closely with editors and writers to ensure content meets clear journalistic standards, with a focus on source verification, editorial consistency, and timely updates when new, confirmed information becomes available.
Massive disappointment for the home crowd as Mensur Suljovic crashes out.
Krzysztof Ratajski recovers from 3-1 down to win 6-3 and reach the Second Round in Salzburg.