Chris Dobey Wins Players Championship 32

Chris Dobey beat Tommy Morris 8-4 in the final of Players Championship 32 held in Den Bosch to win the third ranking tournament of his season. The matches were completed on Thursday. In the event, Michael van Gerwen lost to Tommy Morris and was eliminated.

Three nine-dart finishes were hit during the day. Tom Sykes achieved this against Cor Dekker, Bradley Brooks against Adam Gawlas, and Wesley Plaisier against Damon Heta. In the afternoon, Dobey recorded the three highest averages and finished with an average of 103.15 over seven matches.

Dobey started the event by beating Owen Bates with an average of 108.65. He advanced to the quarter-finals by beating Mickey Mansell and Bradley Brooks 6-2 each. In his 6-1 win over Krzysztof Ratajski he averaged 111.12, and in the semi-final against William O'Connor he played with an average of 109.69.

Dobey spoke after the match about his recent dip in form. He said he has been using a new barrel and practising hard at home. Reminding everyone of the points he will defend at the World Championship, Dobey said he wants to climb back up the rankings in the final part of the year.

The Grand Slam of Darts can be watched live on Sky Sports from 14 to 22 November.