Dimitri van den Bergh was diminished to tears after he beat Luke Humphries to win the UK Open on Sunday.
Dancing Dimitri, 29, had been the standout performer in Minehead, and he got here up massive to beat the world champion. And after his win, Van den Bergh burst into tears on the stage as he opened about psychological well being and a loss of life in his household.
The Belgian devoted the win to his granddad, who sadly could not watch him win his first main in entrance of a crowd. Speaking to ITV, Van den Bergh stated: “I’ve got to say my grandad, he passed away two years ago and right now that’s my first major win. This is gold! So, is this [the trophy].
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“Sorry… [walks off in tears and hugs Humphries]. You win some, you lose some, you gotta dig deep, you gotta try and very simple. This year, I said to myself, you know what, I’ve always been a bit dodgy when it comes to a sports psychologist.
“I do not know if that is the precise factor to do for me.And I stated, that is in all probability my final selection if I wish to get higher, if I wish to get stronger.
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“But all of a sudden I said, let’s give it a go. And right here right now I think, I really think I’m on the right choice and he [Humphries] also told me it works. And right here guys I got gold!”
Van den Bergh had been main 10-8, however he missed six darts at doubles for victory, permitting a route again for Humphries who managed to degree.
Humphries had two match darts of his personal to clinch the title within the decider, however Cool Hand missed the, each – permitting Van den Bergh to take the win.
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Humphries stated: “I was very lucky to get two darts [to win it] – the crowd were amazing towards me and I’m not used to that! So thank you.
“I’m clearly gutted to overlook these two darts however Dimitri performed a superb sport, a few massive photographs firstly actually damage, and I did my greatest.
“I gave everything, I really didn’t play well. It might not have been the best game in the world but it gave great entertainment and I’m really proud of the way I played.”