The Hungarian Darts Trophy burst into life on Friday afternoon with a bang, as Kevin Doets became the first major casualty of the tournament. The European Tour event got underway in Budapest with a host of big names taking to the oche in the opening round, including Dave Chisnall, Martin Schindler, Niko Springer and Andrew Gilding.
Doets' early exit sent shockwaves through the arena, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling weekend of darts in the Hungarian capital. With the first round action unfolding throughout Friday afternoon, attention now turns to who will book their place in Saturday's showdown against the tournament's top seeds.
The likes of Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are waiting in the wings, with prize money and ranking points up for grabs in Budapest. As the live blog continues to track every dart, fans are eagerly anticipating more drama as the afternoon session progresses.
Stay tuned for all the latest results and updates from the Hungarian Darts Trophy as the action heats up.
