Overview

• Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko stunned favorites Luke Littler and Luke Humphries 8–4 in the round of 16 to spark Germany’s deepest run in the event.
• The pair capitalized on their underdog status and a raucous home crowd to seize a psychological edge over tougher opponents.
• In Sunday’s quarterfinal they recovered from a 5–7 deficit to edge Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock 8–7, surviving a match dart in the process.
• Their reward is a semifinal meeting with Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney for a place in the title match.
• Germany’s unexpected run has been hailed as one of the sport’s greatest upsets and earned the duo at least €94,000 for reaching the last eight.