In a thrilling final, Chisnall emerged victorious against Ricardo Pietreczko with an 8-6 scoreline, cementing his place alongside darts legends such as Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, and Peter Wright as the fourth player to clinch eight European Tour titles.
Marking his 100th appearance on the European Tour, Chisnall displayed exceptional skill and determination as he triumphed over formidable opponents like Wright and Chris Dobey in the quarter-finals and semi-finals at the Antwerp Expo.
Expressing his elation, Chisnall commented, “I’m really happy, it means a lot to me to win this. The crowd were great, they brought the best out of me all weekend. I’ve played a great tournament; I got lucky against Peter [Wright] but apart from that I think I deserve to win the event.”
Reflecting on the milestone of his 100th European Tour event, Chisnall recounted how his manager reminded him of the occasion backstage. This inspired him to declare, “let’s go win it then,” a statement that proved prophetic as he emerged victorious.
With confidence in his abilities, Chisnall boldly stated, “I will win a TV event one day, it will happen. I won’t give in until it does.”
The final match saw Chisnall taking command with leads of 3-1 and 4-2, only to face a spirited comeback from Pietreczko, who surged ahead at 5-4. Pietreczko, who made history by becoming the first German to reach two European Tour event finals, then took a 6-5 lead, inching closer to his second title.
However, Chisnall fought back with impressive checkouts of 87 and 115 to regain the lead before sealing the deal with a third straight leg, ultimately claiming the prestigious £30,000 top prize. His victory showcased his resilience and unwavering determination to succeed at the highest level of darts.
