The Australian Darts Open kicked off with eight PDC stars making it through the first round on Friday. The tournament will continue on Saturday with quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final starting at 10:00 a.m. Get ready for an exciting day of darts action!
After Saturday afternoon, we will have a new champion of the Australian Darts Masters. The past two years saw Jonny Clayton and Rob Cross emerge victorious at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong. It’s been an exciting venue for darts fans, and this year promises more thrilling matches.
The first quarterfinal matchup features Luke Littler taking on Michael Smith. Littler, also known as ‘The Nuke,’ has shown great success in the 2024 World Series, winning the Bahrain Darts Masters and the Poland Darts Masters. Smith, on the other hand, is a seasoned player with 26 regular World Series tournaments under his belt. It will be an exciting clash between these two talented players.
Next up in the quarterfinals, we have Luke Humphries facing off against Dimitri Van den Bergh. Humphries has had a successful year with several television titles, but a World Series title still eludes him. Van den Bergh, on the other hand, has had his share of success in past World Series tournaments. It will be an intriguing battle between these two players.
Defending champion Rob Cross will take on Peter Wright in the third quarterfinal match. Cross had a stellar performance in the World Series block in June, while Wright has been a consistent performer with several World Series titles to his name. This match promises to be a close contest between two top players.
In the final quarterfinal matchup, Gerwyn Price will face Damon Heta. Price has had success in the World Series, winning the Nordic Darts Masters in June. Heta will be looking to make a statement against the formidable Price. Fans can expect a thrilling match between these two players.
Stay tuned for all the action as the Australian Darts Open unfolds on Saturday. It’s set to be a day filled with intense matches and top-level darts from some of the best players in the world. Don’t miss a moment of the excitement!