Kent-Born Darts Star Crowned European Champion for Second Time
Smith earned £150,000 after beating Martin Schindler 11-8 to reclaim the title he first won in 2022.
- On Sunday, October 25, Ross Smith won the European Championship in Dortmund, defeating German finalist Martin Schindler 11-8. "It's absolutely amazing," Smith said after reclaiming the title he first won four years ago.
- The tournament, which began Thursday, featured the top 32 players from the PDC European Tour Order. Schindler made history in Dortmund as the first German to reach the final of a major event.
- After overcoming world number four Gerwyn Price 11-7 in the semi-finals, Smith secured the £150,000 top prize. He defeated Luke Woodhouse 10-6 in the quarter-finals earlier that day to continue his dominant run.
- World number one Luke Littler suffered a surprise 10-6 quarter-final defeat to Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski on Sunday. The 19-year-old, seeking his first European title, missed the chance to complete his collection of major trophies.
- Following his September victory at the Darts Finals in Amsterdam, Smith has now claimed two major titles in six weeks. He holds two European Championship trophies, proving his consistency on the professional circuit.
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Ross Smith holds on to beat Martin Schindler in European Championship final
Ross Smith holds off home favourite Martin Schindler to win the European Championship title for a second time, with world champion Luke Littler having been knocked out in the quarter-finals.
The Englishman Ross Smith crowned himself as the Darts European Champion on Sunday in Dortmund.
Luke Littler hopes of winning set of majors ended as Ross Smith wins in Dortmund
Littler is vying to become just the second player after Michael van Gerwen to win all major televised events.
Martin Schindler plays a fantastic European Championship, but in the Darts finale of Dortmund he takes part too late despite a strong comeback. The new title holder has already been European Champion.
Martin Schindler has not crowned his brilliant race at the Darts European Championship in Dortmund with the title.
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