DARTS occasions have been coming thick and quick this season – and subsequent on the schedule is the Austrian Open.
Jonny Clayton is the reigning champion after defeating Josh Rock 8-6 in an exciting closing final 12 months.
And the Welshman might be decided to retain what could be his third European triumph in Graz.
Nonetheless, going by present kind, Luke Littler is predicted to pose an enormous menace to Clayton’s crown.
However the teenage sensation has a tricky encounter towards the Kzrysztof Ratajski subsequent.
Who’s enjoying on the Austrian Darts Open 2024?
Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Peter Wright will all characteristic on the Austrian Darts Open, with seeded gamers getting a bye into spherical 2.
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Nonetheless, Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson have withdrawn from the match resulting from private causes, whereas Gerwyn Value withdrew on the eve of the match.
Listed here are the top-16 seeds:
- Dave Chisnall
- Damon Heta
- Gerwyn Value (withdrew)
- Rob Cross
- Jonny Clayton
- Michael van Gerwen
- Josh Rock
- Dirk van Duijvenbode
- Ryan Searie
- Danny Noppert
- Peter Wright
- Ricardo Pietreczko
- Stephen Bunting
- Ross Smith
- Krzysztof Ratajski
- Joe Cullen
The likes of Luke Littler, Raymond van Barneveld and James Wade additionally certified by way of the Order of Benefit whereas others certified by way of the Tour Card or as Host Nation gamers.
What’s the Austrian Darts Open 2024 draw?
Primary seed Dave Chisnall will tackle both Brendan Dolan or a number nation qualifier.
Reigning champion Jonny Clayton is scheduled to go up towards Graham Corridor or Chris Dobey.
Whereas Littler faces Austrian host nation qualifier Zoran Lerchbecher in his opening match.
Austrian Darts Open 2024 schedule/outcomes
Friday, April 26
First Spherical
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
- Wessel Nijman 6-5 Romeo Grbavac
- Jeffrey de Zwaan 6-3 Karel Sedlacek
- Danny Lauby 6-4 Ryan Joyce
- Brendan Dolan 6-3 Hannes Schnier
- Richard Veenstra 6-5 Ricky Evans
- Darius Labanauskas 6-4 Madars Razma
- Arron Monk 4-6 Ritchie Edhouse
- Dom Taylor 6-0 Christian Goedl
Night Session (6pm BST)
- Martin Lukeman 3-6 Daryl Gurney
- Andrew Gilding 6-2 Dominik Haberl
- Jose de Sousa 1-6 Gian van Veen
- Graham Corridor 2-6 Chris Dobey
- Martin Schindler 6-4 James Wade
- Raymond van Barneveld 6-5 Mike De Decker
- Dimitri van den Bergh 6-5 Gabriel Clemens
- Luke Littler 6-2 Zoran Lerchbacher
Saturday, April 27
Second Spherical
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
- Krzysztof Ratajski 6-2 Dom Taylor
- Danny Noppert 6-3 Wessel Nijman
- Dirk van Duijvenbode 2-6 Ritchie Edhouse
- Stephen Bunting 6-5 Richard Veenstra
- Ryan Searle 5-6 Gian van Veen
- Joe Cullen v Darius Labanauskas
- Rob Cross v Daryl Gurney
- Dave Chisnall v Brendan Dolan
Night Session (6pm BST)
- Ricardo Pietreczko 0-6 Martin Schindler
- Daniel Klose 6-2 Andrew Gilding
- Ross Smith 6-5 Raymond van Barneveld
- Josh Rock 6-5 Dimitri van den Bergh
- Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Jeffrey de Zwaan
- Peter Wright 6-5 Danny Lauby
- Jonny Clayton 6-`1 Chris Dobey
- Damon Heta 2-6 Luke Littler
Sunday, April 28
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Third Spherical
- Dave Chisnall vs Joe Cullen
- Ritchie Edhouse vs Gian van Veen
- Daryl Gurney vs Stephen Bunting
- Martin Schindler vs Jonny Clayton
- Krzysztof Ratajski vs Luke Littler
- Danny Noppert vs Josh Rock
- Daniel Klose vs Ross Smith
- Michael van Gerwen vs Peter Wright
Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
Ultimate
How can I watch the Austrian Darts Open 2024?
Darts followers within the UK can watch the fifth Euro Tour match of the 12 months on PDC.TV. Viewers will want a subscription.
Nonetheless, DAZN and Viaplay could have official protection of your complete competitors for viewers outdoors of the UK.
The Austrian Darts Open consists of three match days – afternoon classes begin at 12pm BST and night classes begin at 6pm BST.
What’s the Austrian Darts Open 2024 prize cash?
There might be a complete prize pot of £175,000 up for grabs.
- Winner: £30,000
- Runner-up: 12,000
- Semi-finalists: £8,500
- Quarter-finalists: £6,000
- Third spherical losers: £4,000
- Second spherical losers: £2,500
- First spherical losers: £1,250
When is the Austrian Darts Open 2024?
The Austrian Darts Open is scheduled to get underway on Friday, April 26.
And it’ll conclude on Sunday, April 28.