Rob Cross withstood Luke Humphries’ nine-dart to claim a thrilling 8-6 victory in Sunday’s final in Kiel to claim the NEO.bet Baltic Open Tournament champion.
Both players scored 5 180s each and averaged over 104. The quality of the game was very high.
World champion Humphries fired a brilliant nine-dart in front of a wild crowd at Wunderino Arena to lead Cross 5-3 and look set to win a seventh European Tour title.
But Cross responded strongly, winning four of the next five events before scoring 100 points to claim his second career European Tour victory and a £30,000 bonus.
“Delighted to win the Baltic Open,” Kroos wrote X. “Luke and I had a great game and I couldn’t believe he hit nine. He’s a great guy! I’m excited to win the championship again. Thank you for your support.”
Where will the Premier League go next?
Night 16 of the Premier League continues at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Thursday, May 16, with Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall squaring off in the quarter-finals. A winner-takes-all showdown.
Reigning world champion Luke Humphries will go head-to-head with Gerwyn Price, while teenager Luke Littler takes on Peter Wright Battle for a spot in the semi-finals, while Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross will also compete.
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Mark Webster looks at who will seal the play-off place between Nathan Aspinall and Michael Smith on night 16 of the Premier League at Sheffield seats
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