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Niko Springer Wins Hungarian Darts Trophy for First PDC European Tour Title

The 25-year-old, in his first year with a PDC tour card, underscores Germany’s rising presence on the circuit.

Niko Springer spielt in Budapest groß auf
Niko Springer hat zum zweiten Mal das Halbfinale auf der European Tour erreicht

Overview

  • Springer edged Danny Noppert 8-7 in Budapest to secure his maiden PDC title after turning around a match he had trailed.
  • He reached the final through wins over Gian van Veen (6-3), Damon Heta (6-1), Rob Cross (6-3), world No. 1 Luke Humphries (6-4) and Josh Rock in the semifinal.
  • Against Humphries he averaged 101.87, hit six of eleven doubles, flirted with a nine-darter, and closed the match in eleven darts.
  • In the semifinal he survived a missed match dart from Rock, produced a 170 checkout, and again threatened a nine-darter before falling short on double 12.
  • The victory is worth £30,000, lifts him to world No. 66, and makes him the fourth German to win a European Tour event after earning his tour card this year and stepping away from his court job to focus on darts.