THE International Darts Open is UNDERWAY as the PDC tour’s finest compete for the title in Sachsen Arena – but Luke Littler won’t be one of them.
The reigning world champion, 18, is not at the event in Riesa, Germany, this weekend.
Littler has chosen to take the weekend off amidst a packed schedule.
Regardless, the likes of world No.1 Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen headline the third PDC European Tour event of the year
Martin Schindler aims to defend his title after defeating Gerwyn Price 8–5 in last year’s final, and he got off to a winning start with a 6-2 triumph over Thomas Lovely in his opener.
The German will get a bye to Sunday after his second round opponent, Rob Cross, withdrew due to illness.
Former world champion Michael Smith was knocked out by Thibault Tricole in a huge first round shock.
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- Start time: 6pm GMT
- TV channel: PDC TV
