Nathan Aspinall has been out of action since his loss to James Wade in the Betfred World Matchplay title defense in July. He has been receiving shockwave therapy treatment for a tendon injury in his throwing arm and was hoping to make his comeback at the World Series of Darts Finals at AFAS Live this weekend. However, after further scans, Aspinall has been referred for additional treatment, forcing him to miss the event in Amsterdam where he was the runner-up last year.
“I’ve said all along that I only want to return to playing once my arm has recovered sufficiently,” said Aspinall. “I’m getting closer to being able to play again and I hope I can get back to action soon – but only when I’m confident that I’ve recovered and won’t be risking further damage.”
Under PDC Rules, Aspinall is replaced by the highest-ranked player who lost in the final round of the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, leading to Andrew Gilding taking on Wessel Nijman in the first round on Saturday afternoon.
The 2024 Jack’s World Series of Darts Finals schedule has been updated, with the matches set to take place on Friday September 13 and Saturday September 14. The lineup includes top players such as Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, Peter Wright, and Rob Cross.
The event promises to be exciting with a mix of seasoned veterans and upcoming talents. The fans can expect some intense battles as the players compete for glory in the World Series of Darts Finals.
