World Cup debut - Pikachu's darts Christmas destination: London instead of Nuremberg
Ricardo Pietreczko had to spontaneously change his plans for the leisure program. "The original plan was to go to Harry Potter World. Unfortunately, it didn't work out because the tickets weren't available," said the 29-year-old from Nuremberg after his first appearance at the World Darts Championship late on Tuesday evening. The commanding 3:0 win over Mikuru Suzuki from Japan gave hope that Pietreczko, nicknamed Pikachu, could go far in his first World Championship.
"It was very, very nice on stage. I was expecting more resistance from the audience. I was expecting a lot more whistles or boos," said Pietreczko. The fans at Alexandra Palace in London gave him a warm welcome - even though he was playing against a woman. "So far, my record hasn't been good against a woman. Now I've evened out that record," said Pietreczko. Previously, he had clearly lost to England's Beau Greaves at the Grand Slam.
Unlike many other athletes, the German is no longer planning a trip home, but wants to stay in London for as long as he is in the tournament. "I'm doing it completely spontaneously," said Pietreczko. His next match will be against Callan Rydz from England on December 23. Another win would give the Nuremberg native a third round match against the English top favorite Luke Humphries.
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- Despite the joy of his World Darts Championship debut, Ricardo Pietreczko, also known as Pikachu, had to abandon his initial plan to visit Harry Potter World in London due to ticket availability issues.
- Pietreczko, a darts player from Germany, was happily surprised by the warm welcome he received from the crowd at Alexandra Palace in London, even though he was competing against a woman.
- The 29-year-old had a less than impressive record against women in darts, but his victory over Mikuru Suzuki from Japan allowed him to balance that record.
- Many athletes compete in their home countries during significant events, but Pikachu decided to spend the Christmas season in London, exploring the city and participating in the World Darts Championship.
- Pikachu's upcoming match is against Callan Rydz, another English competitor, and a win would potentially lead to a challenging third-round encounter with the English top favorite, Luke Humphries.
- The World Darts Championship, organized by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), is an international tournament that attracts talented players from across the globe, including Germany, Japan, and Great Britain.
- Nuremberg might be one of Germany's beloved cities, but for Pikachu, the fascinating culture and excitement of London, as his temporary home during the World Darts Championship, have become his new favorite Christmas destination.
Source: www.stern.de
