Niko Springer surprisingly did not join the German series of successes at the Darts World Championship. Two hours after Ricardo Pietreczko’s victory, the Rheinhesse lost its opener in London 1:3 against Joe Comito on Tuesday evening. This makes him the second German to have to travel home after Lukas Wenig, who lost to Wesley Plaisier. … Read more
Peter Wright didn’t want to face Kim Huybrechts in the second round. He was pleased that Arno Merk threw the Belgian out of the tournament. The world champion of 2020 and 2022 does not exude real confidence. What Peter Wright brought to the Alexandra Palace stage in his first round against Noa-Lynn van Leuven was … Read more
Stephen Bunting only fought his way into the second round of the Darts World Cup after extra time. However, that doesn’t change his objective. He is already talking about defending his title next year. He had just beaten Luke Littler. It all looked like an easy gallop. Stephen Bunting was 2-0 up in his opening … Read more
After two opening victories, the first German player was caught at the Darts World Cup in London. The fluctuations for debutant Lukas Wenig were too great. Dimitri van den Bergh, who collapsed mentally on stage, is far more worried. His first darts world championship will remain an intense but short memory for Lukas Wenig. The … Read more
The second German reached the second round of the Darts World Cup in London. Gabriel Clemens achieved his first success at a major tournament after a two-year dry spell. A highlight in the first set should also give the Saarlander self-confidence. Gabriel Clemens was relieved. He hadn’t experienced this feeling in a long time. Almost … Read more
It was the most atmospheric moment of this Darts World Championship so far. At the age of 71 and 44 years after his World Cup debut, Paul Lim is in the second round. The legend shook Alexandra Palace. He was the oldest winner of a World Cup match. Five years ago, aged 66. “Paul Lim, … Read more
The Darts World Cup has its first big surprise. Ross Smith was eliminated in the first round. The number twelve in the world lost a comfortable lead against debutant Andreas Harrysson – and was also annoyed by a wasp. Ross Smith was warned. Andreas Harrysson meant a very tricky draw for the first round of … Read more
Ricky Evans’ Christmas walk-on is an integral part of the Darts World Cup. This time the crowd favorite is also causing emotions after his opening victory. First his mother moves him to tears, then he devotes himself to the holiday meal. Ricky Evans has been the World Cup Santa Claus for years. With his walk-on … Read more
First game, first win: Debutant Arno Merk has no nerves and surprisingly wins the opening game of the Darts World Cup. He then gives an emotional interview – and promises to make London’s nightlife unsafe. First game, first 180, first win: Germany is off to a perfect start to the Darts World Cup in every … Read more
Pietreczko Sets Sights on World Championship crown, Addresses Past Littler Spat Table of Contents Pietreczko Sets Sights on World Championship crown, Addresses Past Littler Spat Pietreczko vs.Littler: A Statistical Glance Frequently Asked Questions About Ricardo Pietreczko and the Darts World Championship What is Ricardo Pietreczko’s nickname, and why? Who is Luke Littler and why is … Read more