Darts results LIVE: Gerwyn Price WINS Nordic Darts Masters after beating Rob Cross in final – latest updates
THE Nordic Darts Masters has concluded in Copenhagen - and we have a new champion.
Welshman Gerwen Price beat Rob Cross 8-5 to take this year's crown and the £20,000 jackpot.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler was not in action this weekend after he withdrew due to family commitments.
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Nordic Darts Masters last eight
The Nordic Darts Masters concludes in Copenhagen tonight with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
Here is the full draw bracket:
- (1) Gerwyn Price vs Dimitri Van den Bergh
- (4) Michael Smith vs Nathan Aspinall
- (2) Rob Cross vs Stephen Bunting
- (3) Luke Humphries vs Johan Engstrom
First round results
Here are the results from Friday night's Nordic Darts Masters first round.
- Gerwyn Price 6-2 Madars Razma
- Dimitri Van den Bergh 6-3 Dennis Nilsson
- Michael Smith 6-1 Paavo Myller
- Nathan Aspinall 6-2 Marko Kantele
- Rob Cross 6-4 Jeffrey de Graaf
- Stephen Bunting 6-5 Daniel Larsson
- Luke Humphries 6-0 Benjamin Drue Reus
- Peter Wright 5-6 Johan Engstrom
Engstrom shocks Wright
Johan Engstrom produced a comeback victory to dump out Peter Wright in the first round of the Nordic Darts Masters.
The Swedish star won the last three legs to triumph 6-5 and set up a clash with world champion Luke Humphries.
After his victory, Engstrom said: "I am really, really happy.
"I don’t have the words for this. Maybe Peter didn’t perform at his best, but my doubles were good, and I did it!
"This is one of the best wins of my career, and hopefully I can do even better tomorrow!"
How to watch the Nordic Darts Masters
Fans in the UK can watch tonight's Nordic Darts Masters live on ITV.
The quarter-final action begins at 6pm live on ITV3, with the semi-finals and final to follow.
Luke Humphries and Michael Smith are amongst the stars in action this evening.
Nordic Darts Masters last eight
The Nordic Darts Masters concludes in Copenhagen tonight with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
Here is the full draw bracket:
- (1) Gerwyn Price vs Dimitri Van den Bergh
- (4) Michael Smith vs Nathan Aspinall
- (2) Rob Cross vs Stephen Bunting
- (3) Luke Humphries vs Johan Engstrom
Nordic Darts results
Van den Bergh 6-3 Nilsson
Aspinall 6-2 Kantele
Price 6-2 Razma
Bunting 6-5 Larsson
Wright 5-6 Engstrom
Smith 6-1 Myller
Cross 6-4 De Graaf
Humphries 6-0 Reus
Nordic Darts Results
Smith 6-1 Myller
Cross 6-4 De Graaf
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Wright 5-6 Engstrom [FINAL]
Smith 4-1 Myller
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Bunting 6-5 Larsson [FINAL]
Wright 4-3 Engstrom
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Van den Bergh 6-3 Nilsson
Aspinall 6-2 Kantele
Price 6-2 Razma
Credit: Rex Nordic Darts results
Dimitri van den Bergh defeated Dennis Nilsson 6-3 just now.
Nathan Aspinall and Marko Kantele have taken to the oche and the former is winning 2-1.
Nordic Darts fixtures
Dimitri van den Bergh and Dennis Nilsson are currently tied.
Van den Bergh 2-2 Nilsson
Nordic Darts fixtures
And we kick things off with Dimitri van den Bergh and Dennis Nilsson.
The two players take to the oche for the first game of the night.
Nordic Darts fixtures
Van den Bergh vs Nilsson
Aspinall vs Kantele
Price vs Razma
Bunting vs Larsson
Wright vs Engstrom
Smith vs Myller
Cross vs De Graaf
Humphries vs Reus
Credit: Getty Nordic Darts prize money
Here’s what this year’s contestants stand to win at the Nordic Masters 2024.
- Winner: £20,000
- Runner-up: £10,000
- Semi-finalists: £5,000
- Quarter-finalists: £2,500
- First round: £1,250
- Total: £60,000
Nordic Darts Masters draw
Here is the full draw bracket for this weekend's Nordic Darts Masters:
- (1) Gerwyn Price vs Madars Razma
- Dimitri Van den Bergh vs Dennis Nilsson
- (4) Michael Smith vs Paavo Myller
- Nathan Aspinall vs Marko Kantele
- (2) Rob Cross vs Jeffrey De Graaf
- Stephen Bunting vs Daniel Larsson
- (3) Luke Humphries vs Benjamin Drue Reus
- Peter Wright vs Johan Engstrom
Littler's cheeky reply
Luke Littler has sent a brilliant response to a bitter fan after the teen skipped this weekend's Nordic Darts Masters.
After the PDC posted the draw for the event to social media, one fan commented: "Another tournament I can enjoy without a certain person being mentioned all the time!"
The Nuke cheekily replied: "Enjoy it while you can," along with a side-eye emoji.
Taylor agrees to Littler clash
Phil Taylor has revealed he would agree to play an exhibition match against Luke Littler.
The darts legend is set to retire later this year but has revealed he would face littler before he hangs up his arrows.
Taylor told : "I can’t do it at the minute (following an injury), but will I do it? Of course I would."
Credit: AFP How to watch Nordic Darts Masters?
The World Series continues today with the start of the Nordic Darts Masters.
Darts fans can watch the tournament live on ITV3 in the UK, with the action set to start at 6pm on Friday.
The event will continue on Saturday at 6pm with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final from Copenhagen.
Littler slams Southgate
Luke Littler has suggested he is far from happy with Gareth Southgate's 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
The Nuke was shocked by his decision to include Brighton defender Lewis Dunk.
Reacting to the final squad, Littler wrote on Instagram: "But Lewis Dunk gets in 🙈."
In another comment, he added: ";Lord help us 🙏."
Credit: Alamy When is the Nordic Masters?
The Nordic Darts Masters 2024 will take place on Friday, June 7.
And the huge PDC event is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, June 9.
Forum Copenhagen is the chosen venue for this competition and it can host approximately 10,000 (standing), 8,000 (seated).
Peter Wright is the defending champion after beating Gerwyn Price in a gruelling 2023 final.
Nordic Darts prize money
Here's what this year's contestants stand to win at the Nordic Masters 2024.
- Winner: £20,000
- Runner-up: £10,000
- Semi-finalists: £5,000
- Quarter-finalists: £2,500
- First round: £1,250
- Total: £60,000
Littler in career change
Luke Littler has been tipped to make £10k-a-night in a shock career change.
That's after he signed a contract to become an after dinner speaker.
He has been signed up by an agency called Champions, who say: "Luke is making his mark in the world of darts, and solidifying his name in the history books of the sport.
“Having impressed the world with his talents at just 16 years of age, don’t miss your opportunity to hire Luke Littler to speak about his darts career today!”
Man of the people
Luke Littler has revealed what car he will get when he passes his driving license.
The 17-year-old currently has his eyes on a Volswagen.
When asked on his plans for after his test he said: "I can't go too big on the first car. Probably just a nice Volkswagen."
Littler not in action
Luke Littler will not be in action at the Nordic Darts Masters this weekend.
Dimitri Van den Bergh will replace the Premier League king in Copenhagen.
The UK Open champion will compete alongside Luke Humphries, Michael Smith, Nathan Aspinall, Gerwyn Price, Rob Cross, Peter Wright and Stephen Bunting.
There will be a £60,000 overall prize pot, with the winner going home £20,000 richer.
