World Darts Championship - Coup repeats itself: Hempel defeats van den Bergh again
Florian Hempel produced a brilliant comeback at the World Darts Championship in London and once again knocked Belgian star Dimitri van den Bergh out of the tournament. The 33-year-old from Cologne turned around a 0:2 deficit with a sensational comeback and surprisingly won 3:2.
"I'm the man for the comebacks," said Hempel during the winner's interview. Two years and one day ago, Hempel had already won this duel at the World Championships, winning 3:1. The former handball player got off to a weak start, but then improved noticeably and actually prevailed in the end thanks to strong nerves.
Important win for Hempel for two reasons
Last year's semi-finalist van den Bergh, who even had match darts in the fourth set, has to cope with a very bitter early exit at Alexandra Palace. For Hempel, the win is important for two reasons: he remains in the running at the World Championship and will meet Stephen Bunting or Ryan Joyce (both England) in round three. Hempel is also defending his Tour Card, which allows him to take part in many important tournaments in 2024.
Fellow countryman Gabriel Clemens had already reached the third round and will now face the English world-class professional Dave Chisnall. Ricardo Pietreczko still has a chance to reach the third round against Callan Rydz on Saturday. In this round, he can expect a duel with top favorite Luke Humphries from England.
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- The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) announced that the World Darts Championship will be held in London for the seventh consecutive year, attracting darts enthusiasts from around the globe, including Germany.
- Hempel's win at the World Darts Championship in London was a significant boost for his international career, especially considering his German roots and strong Tour Card position.
- During the championship, many international darts players, such as Florian Hempel from Germany and Dimitri van den Bergh from Belgium, showcased their skills, demonstrating the global popularity of the sport.
- The International Darts Organization (IDO) acknowledged Hempel's recent triumph at the World Darts Championship, adding that his successful defense of the Tour Card would further strengthen Germany's presence in the World Masonic Darts Championships.
- The German Darts Association (DDB) praised Florian Hempel's performance in the World Darts Championship, commending his dedication to the sport and expressing confidence that his continued success would inspire more young Germans to take up darts as a hobby or pursuit.
Source: www.stern.de
