Unicorn ace Kim Huybrechts agonisingly missed out on the big prize again on the European Tour.
The Belgian lost a dramatic final at the International Darts Open in Riesa for a second consecutive year.
Huybrechts was beaten 6-5 by Peter Wright in Germany on Sunday, 12 months after losing the final to Mensur Suljovic.
He led 3-1 and 4-2 against the top seed as Wright battled back with a 101 finish to make it four apiece and in a thrilling deciding leg, the World No.3 nailed a 116 check-out
What a day for Unicorn star Dimitri van den Bergh!
The young Belgian won his third PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour title of the year and lost in the final of another on Saturday in Barnsley. And he has extended his lead at the top of the PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour Order of Merit. He looks on course to win the event in 2017. Van den Bergh won event 13, beating Rhys Griffin 5-4 in the final and was then edged out in the final of event 14 as he lost the final 5-3 to Mike van Duijvenbode. The Unicorn ace
Gary Anderson was beaten in the final of the Champions League in Cardiff.He lost 11-9 to Mensur Suljovic as the Austrian claimed his first TV title, but the Unicorn man had his chances and missed three darts to make it 10 apiece and force a deciding leg.Suljovic then hit his favourite D14 to claim the title. In the final, Anderson led 3-1 before a run of five straight legs gave the Austrian the advantage. But the Scot hit back to level at six apiece and as the tension increased, they both managed
Gary Anderson and Michael Smith will be among the top seeds for the UniBet World Grand Prix in Dublin next month.
And Team Unicorn stablemate Ronny Huybrechts is celebrating after securing a Dublin debut! The Belgian sealed the last qualifying spot through the Pro Tour Order of Merit.
Huybrechts reached the last 16 at the German Darts Masters at the weekend and although he was beaten by Vincent van der Voort, it was enough to take him to Ireland for the 'Double Start' tournament which kicks-off on
How fantastic to have The One, The Only – “The Voice”, Mr Russ Bray come into Unicorn Global HQ today to seal the deal on a new 3 year Ambassador agreement. This will take Unicorn’s association with Russ to an amazing 15 years.
It’s not so easy to catch up with Russ these days as the demand for his Pro Referee’ing services sees him chasing the sun around the World. “3 days at home in the last 8 weeks” rumbled Russ, “Loved every moment of it”.
Russ’s infectious enthusiasm for all things darts lights
Kyle Anderson talks to Stuart Pyke about his recent PDC tournament wins and his plans for the future. Great player. Great guy. Great interview.
Listen to the interview here.
