In thrilling darts action, Rock managed to survive match darts against James Wade, securing a hard-fought 6-5 victory in round two. He then went on to face Rob Cross in the third round, where he emerged victorious with a 6-4 scoreline. However, his journey came to an end in the quarter-finals, as he fell 6-4 to eventual champion Michael van Gerwen.
The Northern Irishman, who obtained his PDC Tour Card in January 2022, pocketed £6,000 in ranking money from his performance. This impressive feat propelled him to 16th place on the PDC Order of Merit, surpassing Joe Cullen in the process.
Nathan Aspinall made a triumphant return to competitive darts, defeating Krzysztof Ratajski in his opener. This victory allowed him to climb above Dave Chisnall into fifth place in the rankings.
Despite his absence in Budapest, Luke Littler managed to move up one spot to 21st in the rankings, displacing Dirk van Duijvenbode in the process.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen continued his dominant form by clinching his second ranking title of the week, adding to his Players Championship 21 triumph. This solidified his position in third place on the PDC Order of Merit.
The PDC Order of Merit is determined by the prize money accumulated by players in PDC ranking events over a two-year span. For a detailed look at the current standings, click here to view the full PDC Order of Merit.
Looking ahead, the PDC Order of Merit is set to undergo further changes this week. Players Championships 22-23 are scheduled to take place in Leicester on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by the Swiss Darts Trophy (ET12) from Friday to Sunday. To catch all the action live, tune in to PDCTV.
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Stay updated on the latest developments in the darts world by keeping an eye on the ever-evolving PDC Order of Merit.
