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Martin Schindler Achieves Record German Darts Ranking with Austrian Open Triumph

The 28-year-old secures his third European Tour title, his fourth PDC event win, and rises to world number 18, the highest ranking ever for a German player.

Jubel! Martin Schindler hat die Austrian Open am Sonntag gewonnen.
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Overview

  • Schindler defeated Ross Smith 8:4 in the final of the Austrian Darts Open in Graz, claiming his third European Tour title.
  • With this victory, Schindler climbed to world number 18 in the Professional Darts Corporation rankings, surpassing Gabriel Clemens's previous German record of number 19.
  • His journey to the title included a dramatic 7:6 semifinal win over Josh Rock, who missed seven match darts in the decider.
  • Schindler showcased world-class performance throughout the tournament, including a 107.78 average in his 6:4 quarterfinal win against Chris Dobey.
  • This milestone reflects the growing prominence of German players in the PDC, with Schindler now targeting a top-16 seeding and his first major title.