A nine-dart finish, also known as a nine-darter, is a perfect leg or single game in the sport of darts. The object of the game is to score a set number of points, most commonly 501; in order to win, a player must reach the target total exactly and hit a double scoring area with their last dart. When the target is 501, the minimum number of darts needed to reach it is nine. For example, one way to achieve a nine-dart finish is to score 60 on each of the first seven throws, then a 57 on the eighth, and lastly a 24 on the ninth. It is regarded as an extremely difficult feat to achieve—even for the sport's top players—and is considered the highest single-game achievement in the sport, similar to a maximum 147 break in snooker or a 300-point game in bowling.
Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional darts player. He is currently ranked No. 3 in the world, having been No. 1 from 2014 to 2021. He is also a three-time PDC World Champion, having won the title in 2014, 2017 and 2019. Van Gerwen is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Stephen Bunting is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation events, where he is currently ranked No. 8 in the world.
David Chisnall is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 6 in the world.
Michael Smith is an English professional darts player. Nicknamed "Bully Boy", he plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 2 in the world. He is a former world champion, having won the 2023 World Championship.
Dimitri Barbara Peter Van den Bergh is a Belgian professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 11 in the world.
Dirk van Duijvenbode is a Dutch professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He is known for his energetic walk-on, combined with hardstyle music. More recently, he has become known for his job on an aubergine farm, which has led to him having the nickname 'Aubergenius'.
Gerwyn Price is a Welsh professional darts player and former professional rugby union and rugby league player. He plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 10 in the world.
The PDC European Tour is a series of darts tournaments held across Europe organized by the Professional Darts Corporation. Starting in 2012 with five events, the number of events has steadily risen with eight held in 2013 and 2014, nine in 2015, 10 in 2016, 12 in 2017, 13 in both 2018 and 2019. There were 13 scheduled in 2020. Only two events took place in 2021, with a return to 13 events in 2022, 2023 and 2024, then 14 in 2025.
Jonny Clayton is a Welsh professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 6 in the world. Nicknamed The Ferret, he was half of the Welsh team that won the 2020 PDC World Cup of Darts and the 2023 PDC World Cup of Darts before winning his first televised singles title, the 2021 Masters, which would lead him to qualifying for the 2021 Premier League Darts, which he would go on to win as well. He subsequently won his first ranked televised title at the 2021 World Grand Prix.
Ryan Joyce is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events.
Robert Cross is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 5 in the world. Nicknamed "Voltage", he became the 2018 PDC World Darts Champion following his victory over Phil Taylor. Cross won the World Championship on his debut, having turned professional just 11 months prior to the event.
Martin Schindler is a German professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He is the current International Darts Open and Swiss Darts Trophy champion.
Ryan Searle is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events.
Luke Humphries is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is the current World No. 1 and reigning World Champion. Nicknamed "Cool Hand Luke" in reference to the 1967 film, Humphries has won 17 senior PDC titles and is the current Players Championship Finals champion, and the World Matchplay Champion. Humphries also won the 2023 World Grand Prix and 2023 Grand Slam of Darts.
Luke Littler is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked No. 4 in the world.
Connor Scutt is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He is a World Masters semi-finalist.
The 2024 PDC World Darts Championship was a professional darts event that took place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 15 December 2023 to 3 January 2024. It was the 31st World Darts Championship to be organised by the Professional Darts Corporation.
The 2024 TOTO Dutch Darts Masters was the second staging of the tournament by the Professional Darts Corporation, and the second entry in the World Series of Darts. The tournament featured 16 players, and was held at the Maaspoort Den Bosch in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands on 26–27 January 2024.
The 2025 PDC World Darts Championship is a professional darts event that will take place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 15 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. It will be the 32nd World Darts Championship to be organised by the Professional Darts Corporation.
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