The Czech Darts Open burst into life on Friday afternoon with a gripping encounter as Andrew Gilding staged a remarkable comeback to defeat David Ross in a nine-leg battle. The match was one of the standout ties in the opening session, with Gilding showing his trademark resilience to turn the tide and secure a hard-fought victory.
The afternoon's action also featured a host of other big names taking to the oche, including Joe Cullen and Cameron Menzies, both of whom were among the leading attractions on a packed schedule. Fans were also treated to a top-tier clash between Kevin Doets and Ricky Evans, a match that promised fireworks from the outset.
With the European Tour event underway in the Czech Republic, the early exchanges set the tone for what looks set to be a thrilling weekend of darts. Gilding's comeback victory over Ross was the headline act of the session, but the quality on show across the board suggests there is plenty more drama to come as the tournament progresses.
