Overview
- The 29-year-old qualified for his first World Championship since 2021, extending his German-leading total to nine appearances.
- He says he is prioritizing health and longevity, citing Mario Götze as a model for staying fully capable.
- Hopp lost his PDC tour card at the end of 2022 and won it back in January.
- He heads to London ranked No. 64 on the Players Championship list as one of eight German entrants.
- Assessing the field, he described Luke Littler as an exceptional talent who is very difficult to beat.