Luke Littler Arrives to Challenge World No. 2 Beau Greaves at Czech Darts Open

Beau Greaves secures victory over Daryl Gurney to propel herself toward a showdown with world No. 2 and reigning champion Luke Humphries in the next round of the European Tour’s Czech Darts Open.

Previous victories underscore Humphries’ prowess; his dominant performance in the 2024 finale earned him a thrilling upset over Josh Rock, driving a charge for his third straight win at the PVA EXPO this weekend.

Friday’s opening round features sixteen matches within an intensively scheduled double slot, with Gurney and Greaves reviving their historic rivalry on the global stage—a repeat of last year’s World Darts Championship encounter set to deliver high drama.

The Englishwoman entered the event after snapping her way to a European Tour debut, having previously triumphed over Daryl Gurney in the prior edition and solidifying her path to a top eight finish.

At the start of round two, the field comprises the seasoned elite drawn from the PDC Werner Rankings Ladder, among whom world No. 1 Luke Littler makes his maiden European Tour appearance since March’s Belgian Darts Open.

Czech Darts Open: Full schedule

• Friday September 4
• Round One
  Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST)
• Round One
  Evening Session (1900 local time, 1800 BST)

Fourteen preliminary encounters are slated for Friday afternoon, including Cameron Menzies vs. Johan Engström, Andrew Gilding vs. Host Nation Qualifier 2, Ryan Joyce vs. Kim Huybrechts, Willie O’Connor vs. Host Nation Qualifier 4, Niko Springer vs. Martin Homola, Kevin Doets vs. Ricky Evans, Joe Cullen vs. Stephen Burton, Callan Rydz vs. Cristo Reyes.

• Cameron Menzies v Johan Engström
• Andrew Gilding v Host Nation Qualifier 2
• Ryan Joyce v Kim Huybrechts
• William O’Connor v Host Nation Qualifier 4
• Niko Springer v Martin Homola
• Kevin Doets v Ricky Evans
• Joe Cullen v Stephen Burton
• Callan Rydz v Cristo Reyes

In the evening session, the following matches are planned:

• Luke Woodhouse v Connor Scutt
• Krzysztof Ratajski v Host Nation Qualifier 3
• Dirk van Duijvenbode v Mario Vandenbogaerde
• Martin Schindler v Rob Owen
• Daryl Gurney v Beau Greaves
• Rob Cross v Keane Barry
• Damon Heta v Host Nation Qualifier 1
• Niels Zonneveld v Jeffrey de Graaf

Czech Darts Open: Full second round draw

Players seeded based on PDC Ranking position

• (6) Gerwyn Price v Callan Rydz/Cristo Reyes
• (11) Gary Anderson v Cameron Menzies/Johan Engström
• (3) Gian van Veen v Niels Zonneveld/Jeffrey de Graaf
• (14) Ross Smith v Joe Cullen/Stephen Burton
• (7) Josh Rock v Ryan Joyce/Kim Huybrechts
• (10) Ryan Searle v William O’Connor/Host Nation Qualifier 4
• (2) Luke Humphries v Daryl Gurney/Beau Greaves
• (15) Nathan Aspinall v Andrew Gilding/Host Nation Qualifier 2
• (5) Jonny Clayton v Damon Heta/Host Nation Qualifier 1
• (12) Chris Dobey v Rob Cross/Keane Barry
• (4) Michael van Gerwen v Dirk van Duijvenbode/Mario Vandenbogaerde
• (13) Wessel Nijman v Martin Schindler/Rob Owen
• (8) Stephen Bunting v Luke Woodhouse/Connor Scutt
• (9) Danny Noppert v Kevin Doets/Ricky Evans
• (1) Luke Littler v Niko Springer/Martin Homola
• (16) Jermaine Wattimena v Krzysztof Ratajski/Host Nation Qualifier 3

Following the round’s conclusions, the last sixteenths will converge on Sunday afternoon. Quarter‑Finals, Semifinals and Final round will unfold in a blockbuster evening session.

Czech Darts Open: Full second round draw

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