Raymond van Barneveld's struggles continued at the 2026 Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp on Friday evening, as the Dutchman was sent home by Jim Long in a match of missed chances. The first round continued from 18:00 BST, with home hopes resting on Kim Huybrechts and Andy Baetens.
All eyes were also on Beau Greaves, who faced Damon Heta after making European Tour history in Prague last weekend. Greaves became the first woman ever to win a match on the circuit, and now takes on the Australian for the right to face Michael van Gerwen on Saturday. Rob Cross, Joe Cullen, Cameron Menzies and Dirk van Duijvenbode were also among the established names in action.
The tournament continues in Antwerp, with the spotlight firmly on Greaves' historic run and the high-profile names battling for a place in the later rounds. Van Barneveld's exit adds to the drama of a first round that has already seen its share of surprises.
