UK Open: Danny Noppert narrowly defeats Michael Smith in final to win first televised title
Danny Noppert rallied late to defeat Michael Smith 11-10 in the UK Open, inflicting the Englishman's eighth successive final defeat.
But after toppling Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals and youngster Keane Barry in the semi-finals, Smith looked set to land the biggest title of his career.
Up against Dutchman Danny Noppert, Smith was considered favourite and he performed well,ย eventually finding himself 10-9 up and one leg away from securing the trophy.
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โ PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) March 6, 2022
Danny Noppert is the 2022 @CazooUK UK Open Champion, securing his first ever PDC TV ranking title!
The final misery for Michael Smith continues, but what resolve from Noppert!#CazooUKOpen pic.twitter.com/oPAHbCwDnE
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โ PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) March 6, 2022
What a weekend for Danny Noppert as he wins his first ever TV ranking final! pic.twitter.com/c3ROjwv4YJ