Overview
- Martin Schindler opens the afternoon session against England’s Ryan Searle at 13:45 local time at Alexandra Palace.
- The matchup is widely viewed as even, with a 2–2 head‑to‑head and Searle seeking payback for Schindler’s Swiss Darts Trophy 2024 final win he says slipped away.
- Schindler progressed by beating Stephen Burton 3–1 and Keane Barry 3–0 with stronger early‑round averages, while Searle impressed on doubles with 47% and 64% checkouts in his two victories.
- Searle has yet to drop a set after 3–0 wins over Chris Landman and Brendan Dolan, and coverage notes he plays despite a condition that can blur his vision.
- From this stage matches are best of seven sets, SPORT1 is broadcasting live on free‑to‑air TV and streaming, and fellow Germans Gabriel Clemens and Arno Merk feature tonight against Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen.