The European Tour rolled into Antwerp on Friday afternoon for the Flanders Darts Trophy, and the opening session delivered immediate drama as Niels Zonneveld survived an almighty scare to open his campaign with a victory in Belgium.
The afternoon slate featured a series of first-round ties, with Andrew Gilding facing Chris Landman in one of the standout matchups, while Kevin Doets took on James Hurrell. Mickey Mansell met Bradley Brooks, and Karel Sedlacek, Jeffrey de Graaf, Ryan Joyce and Niko Springer all took to the oche as the tournament returned to Belgium.
With the winners set to face their seeded top-16 counterparts, the stakes were firmly on the line from the very first dart in Antwerp. The format ensures that every first-round victor earns a shot at one of the big names waiting in the next round.
The Flanders Darts Trophy marks the European Tour's return to Belgium, and the opening day's action set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested event. Fans can follow all the live action as the tournament progresses.
