Steve West retains his phrase by nailing nine-darter to win match and delight followers
Darts followers had been left gobsmacked after Steve West hit an impressive nine-darter to win a match.
Veteran West, 48, was taking up Jeffrey de Graaf within the MODUS Super Series and, at 3-1 up, wanted yet one more leg to shut out the match. West had truly predicted he would hit a nine-darter if he hit two 180s – and he was nearly as good as his phrase.
West, a former PDC Tour card holder who has beforehand reached the final 16 on the World Championship and World Grand Prix, celebrated wildly after nailing the double 12 he wanted for darting perfection. He then obtained a heat embrace from De Graaf and the referee earlier than jubilantly leaving the oche.
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Watching followers had been nearly as delighted for the Essex thrower. Darts pundit and participant Matthew Edgar posted on x (previously Twitter): “Said it then did it. Fair play CLASS!!”
One fan declared: “A man of his word.” Another quipped: “Best in the West that lad.” A 3rd added: “Absolutely priceless!!!”
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(Image: MODUS Super Series)
West has made 10 appearances at World Championship, 5 within the BDO and 5 within the PDC’s model. He misplaced his Tour card at first of the yr however is in no rush to get it again.
Speaking in July, West mentioned: “I actually thought I’d be devastated after I misplaced my tour card, and reality is I’m not. There’s two causes for that. Number one, I’m ready for my hip substitute so I did not do Q School for that motive primarily. Then quantity two, I’m probably not seeking to do Q School once more.”
The MODUS Super Series, which is broadcast on-line and presents beneficiant prize cash, is open to any participant who doesn’t possess a PDC Tour card. It presents a launch pad for younger gamers and aggressive darts for legends of the sport who’re nonetheless taking part in.