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DARTS star Dirk van Duijvenbode achieved a remarkable nine-darter at the German Darts Championship on Friday night.
The 33-year-old Dutchman faced off against Czech veteran Karel Sedlacek.
Dirk van Duijvenbode celebrates after hitting a nine-darterCredit: X / OfficialPDC
The Dutchman shows his passion in front of the wild crowdCredit: X / OfficialPDC
Van Duijvenbode captivated the Hildesheim crowd as he accomplished this extraordinary feat.
Typically, a nine-darter is achieved with two 180s, a treble-20, treble-19, and double 12.
However, the quirky star Van Duijvenbode opted for a unique approach, scoring two 180s, a treble-17, treble-18, and double 18.
The Titan celebrated enthusiastically, pumping his fist and roaring after executing his nine-darter.
Sedlacek smiled and graciously applauded his opponent, with the two sharing a handshake.
The crowd erupted in exuberance.
Van Duijvenbode’s achievement leveled the match at 2-2.
Riding the wave of momentum, the charismatic player went on to win 6-4, securing a place in the second round.
His next challenge will be a match against No. 4 seed Chris Dobey.
The match is scheduled for this evening in Hildesheim.
After his victory, Van Duijvenbode expressed: “This is a significant dream coming true.
“I have achieved three nine-darters this year, but I’ve always wanted to hit one on stage, because those truly matter.
“It’s such a relief to have hit my first nine-darter on the big stage, so I am very happy, of course!”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a nine-darter in darts?
A nine-darter is the highest possible score that can be achieved in a darts match with just nine darts. Typically, it involves scoring two 180s, a treble-20, treble-19, and double 12.
Who did Dirk van Duijvenbode compete against?
Dirk van Duijvenbode competed against Czech veteran Karel Sedlacek at the German Darts Championship.
What was the outcome of the match?
Van Duijvenbode won the match 6-4, advancing to the second round of the tournament.
