Dutch Darts Masters: Cross Claims Title, Van Barneveld Stuns Dobey

The 2025 Dutch Darts Masters concluded with Rob Cross claiming his fifth World Tour title. The tournament saw thrilling upsets, including Raymond van Barneveld's stunning comeback against Chris Dobey.

The 2025 Dutch Darts Masters has concluded, marking the eleventh edition of the prestigious tournament. This year's event was filled with exciting moments and surprising upsets.

The tournament saw its fair share of thrilling matches, including Raymond van Barneveld's nail-biting victory over Chris Dobey. Another standout match was the highly anticipated rematch between Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen, a repeat of the World Championship final.

Wattimena Stuns Humphries with Sensational Comeback

Jermaine Wattimena aimed to build on his impressive World Championship form at his home tournament in the Netherlands, which is conveniently located just a one-hour drive from his hometown of Westervoort. However, he faced a daunting task in the opening round, drawing world number one Luke Humphries.

Van Barneveld's Vintage Victory Over Dobey

Crowd favourite Raymond van Barneveld, despite struggling with a nasty flu, delivered a thrilling performance at the Dutch Darts Masters, showcasing his enduring skills in a captivating duel with World Championship semi-finalist Chris Dobey. Trailing 5-4, Van Barneveld staged a remarkable comeback, forcing a deciding eleventh leg and producing a moment of pure magic in a dire situation. With the crowd on the edge of their seats, Van Barneveld threw three perfect darts to finish from 144 out, sending the home crowd into a frenzy with a vintage 'Barney' win.

Littler Avenges Himself Against Van Gerwen in Dutch Darts Masters Rematch

Teenage sensation Luke Littler was destined to face off against Michael van Gerwen again, and fate brought them together in a highly anticipated rematch at the Dutch Darts Masters, just 15 minutes from Van Gerwen's hometown of Vlijmen. In a stunning turn of events, Littler emerged victorious once more, defeating the hometown hero 6-3 in a match that failed to live up to the hype surrounding these two darts giants.

The 16-player field for the 2025 TOTO Dutch Darts Masters has been confirmed!

Reigning champion Michael van Gerwen will headline a star-studded field on his return to home soil! 🇳🇱

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— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 13, 2025

Dutch Hopes Dashed in Quarter-Finals

The Dutch crowd had high expectations for a successful Saturday, with four home players - Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen, Kevin Doets, and Jermaine Wattimena - advancing to the quarter-finals in Den Bosch. However, their hopes were brutally crushed as all four Dutch players were eliminated in the quarter-finals, with Stephen Bunting, Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price, and Rob Cross delivering the devastating blows.

Rob Cross Claims Fifth World Tour Title in Thrilling Fashion

Rob Cross secured his fifth World Tour title in 's-Hertogenbosch, defeating Stephen Bunting 8-5 in the final of the Dutch Darts Masters. Cross, the one-time world champion, showcased his exceptional finishing skills throughout the weekend, with only one game featuring a checkout percentage below 50 percent. This victory marked a significant milestone for Cross, as he finally claimed a World Tour title on European soil, adding to his previous wins in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Rob Cross is back in business! ⚡️

The world number four produces a host of superb displays in Den Bosch to celebrate his fifth World Series of Darts title! 🏆👏 pic.twitter.com/OLHcRmecmK

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 25, 2025