Overview

• Martin Schindler defeated Ross Smith 8-4 in the Austrian Darts Open final, securing his third European Tour title and fourth PDC tournament victory overall.
• With this win, Schindler climbed to No. 18 in the Professional Darts Corporation world rankings, setting a new record for the highest ranking ever achieved by a German player.
• Schindler's tournament run included a dramatic semifinal victory over Josh Rock, who missed seven match darts in the deciding leg, and a high-scoring quarterfinal win against Chris Dobey with a 107.78 average.
• The 28-year-old showcased resilience throughout the tournament, including a comeback from a 2-5 deficit in the round of 16 against Kevin Doets to win 6-5.
• Schindler earned approximately €35,000 in prize money for his triumph in Graz, further solidifying his status as a rising star in professional darts.