Chris Dobey claimed the Gamers Championship 17 title in dramatic style, beating Dirk van Duijvenbode in a final-leg decider within the first of three occasions in Leicester this week.
With the likes of Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Worth absent, a chance offered itself – and it was Hollywood who was capable of pounce.
Dobey started the day with comfy victories over Adam Mould, Adam Warner and Jack Tweddell, which earned him a spot within the final 16.
There, a troublesome process awaited towards an in-form Josh Rock – filled with confidence after clinching the World Cup of Darts on Sunday alongside Northern Eire team-mate Daryl Gurney. Nevertheless, Dobey rose to the check, averaging 103.21 to beat the 24-year-old 6-3.
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Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney have been in tears after clinching the World Cup of Darts title after an epic last-leg decider.
Dobey was capable of trip a wave of momentum from right here with essential victories over James Wade and Gian van Veen, which earned the Englishman a spot within the ultimate towards Dutchman Van Duijvenbode.
With nothing to separate the pair after six legs performed, Dobey discovered a vital break of throw within the seventh as he claimed 4 in a row to stretch out 7-3 in entrance.
Nevertheless, missed match darts price Dobey on a number of events, with Van Duijvenbode reeling off 4 straight legs of his personal to power a decider.
Regardless of relinquishing management of the competition, Dobey was capable of get well and pinned double eight along with his final dart in hand to win his second Gamers Championship occasion of the yr.
The PDC ProTour motion continues in Leicester on Wednesday with Gamers Championship 18.
2025 Gamers Championship 17 outcomes
Final 16
Dirk van Duijvenbode 6-4 William O’Connor
Michael Smith 6-5 Darius Labanauskas
Richard Veenstra 6-4 Stephen Bunting
Damon Heta 6-1 Wessel Nijman
James Wade 6-2 Carl Sneyd
Chris Dobey 6-3 Josh Rock
Thibault Tricole 6-3 Darren Beveridge
Gian van Veen 6-4 Dimitri Van den Bergh
Quarter-Finals
Dirk van Duijvenbode 6-1 Michael Smith
Damon Heta 6-2 Richard Veenstra
Chris Dobey 6-3 James Wade
Gian van Veen 6-3 Thibault Tricole
Semi-Finals
Dirk van Duijvenbode 7-6 Damon Heta
Chris Dobey 7-5 Gian van Veen
Remaining
Chris Dobey 8-7 Dirk van Duijvenbode
What is the subsequent darts occasion on Sky Sports activities?
The spotlight of the darting summer time will see the Betfred World Matchplay held from July 19-27 on the Winter Gardens, as Luke Humphries bids to retain the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy, with world champion Luke Littler and three-time winner Michael van Gerwen additionally set to headline the £800,000 occasion throughout 9 days.
Sunday July 27 will even function the fourth staging of the Betfred Ladies’s World Matchplay, that includes eight gamers competing throughout one session – with Beau Greaves having received the 2023 and 2024 occasions.
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