Wattimena Claims Players Championship 31 After Aspinall's Double Nine-Dart Day

The result tightens the race for Players Championship Finals qualification with three events remaining.

Overview

Jermaine Wattimena defeated Nathan Aspinall 8-2 in Wigan to earn his second ranking title of the season.
Aspinall produced two nine-dart finishes, striking perfection against Steve Lennon and Lukas Wenig during his run to the final.
After the event, Aspinall confirmed he will part ways with ZXF sports management following this season’s world championships.
The £10,000 runner-up prize improves Aspinall’s position toward a top-64 berth for the Players Championship Finals in Minehead.
Luke Littler exited 6-4 to Ritchie Edhouse and sits 67th, while Michael van Gerwen lost to Dom Taylor and risks missing the Finals as he will skip the last two events.