Defeat - 0:4 against Bunting: Hempel clearly out of the World Darts Championship
German darts pro Florian Hempel has been eliminated from the World Championships in London despite a decent performance. On Thursday, the 33-year-old from Cologne was clearly beaten 0:4 by co-favorite Stephen Bunting in round three. Hempel was particularly good in the first two sets, but the Englishman played even better. Bunting is currently in absolute top form and was already the professional with the best points average at Alexandra Palace before Christmas.
Hempel, a former handball goalkeeper, is the third German to lose his third round match against an Englishman after Martin Schindler and Gabriel Clemens. Schindler was beaten 3:4 by outsider Scott Williams, while last year's semi-finalist Clemens lost 1:4 to world-class pro Dave Chisnall.
Nevertheless, the tournament was a success for Hempel after defeating Ireland's Dylan Slevin and Belgium's star Dimitri van den Bergh. After all, he only qualified at the last moment.
Former BDO World Champion Bunting will now take on Dutchman Michael van Gerwen in the round of 16. Based on previous performances, this is likely to be the most promising match in the last 16. Van Gerwen is regarded as one of the title contenders and has already won the Sid Waddell Trophy in 2014, 2017 and 2019.
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- Despite his defeat, Florian Hempel's performance at the World Darts Championship in London was still commendable, having qualified at the last moment.
- Stephens Bunting, the former BDO World Champion, displayed impressive form, defeating German pro Florian Hempel 0:4 in the round three match.
- The PDC ranks Bunting high, and his upcoming match against Dutchman Michael van Gerwen in the round of 16 is predicted to be one of the most exciting in the competition.
- Germany has had a challenging run in this year's World Championships, with Florian Hempel joining Martin Schindler and Gabriel Clemens in being eliminated by English opponents.
- Bunting, who currently holds a professional record at Alexandra Palace with the best points average before Christmas, is considered a strong contender for this year's title.
- England's Stephen Bunting showcased his dominance over Hempel, who previously had victories against Ireland's Dylan Slevin and Belgium's Dimitri van den Bergh.
- The PDC World Rankings will undoubtedly be impacted by the course of this championship, with the international darts scene closely watching the progress of Bunting, Hempel, and other prominent players.
Source: www.stern.de
