Michael van Gerwen was pushed all the way in a dramatic last-leg decider against Krzysztof Ratajski during the second round of the 2026 Slovak Darts Open in Bratislava. The Dutch icon survived a fierce challenge from the Polish star to keep his European Tour hopes alive in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats.
The Saturday evening session in Bratislava is loaded with top talent, as Gerwyn Price and top seed Gian van Veen also entered the European Tour action. Van Veen faced Rob Cross, while Price took on Cameron Menzies in a packed night of darts.
Van Gerwen's victory was hard-fought, with Ratajski matching him leg for leg before the Dutchman finally edged the decider. The match was a testament to the high standard of play at the Slovak Darts Open, where every round brings intense competition.
Stay tuned for more updates from Bratislava as the tournament progresses, with several big names still in contention for the title.
