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Unseeded Justin Hood Shocks Noppert in Championship Upset

12/24/2025

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Hood Upsets Noppert

Justin Hood, ranked 86th, upset sixth seed Danny Noppert at the PDC World Championship by winning in a sudden-death leg, with both players averaging over 102.
Hood advances to face Ryan Meikle in the next round.
The tournament has seen 17 seeds eliminated, including two-time champion Peter Wright, who lost to debutant Arno Merk, and Daryl Gurney, who fell to Callan Rydz.

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Van Gerwen Advances

Michael van Gerwen (Dutch darts) advanced to the third round of the PDC World Championship by defeating William O’Connor 3-1.
Gary Anderson (Scottish darts) delivered a strong performance against Connor Scutt.
Peter Wright (Scottish darts) dressed as Santa lost 3-1 to Arno Merk.
Danny Noppert (Dutch darts) suffered the biggest upset, losing to Justin Hood.
The third-round draw includes van Gerwen vs Merk.

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Hood Upsets Noppert

Justin Hood, ranked 86th, upset sixth seed Danny Noppert at the PDC World Championship by winning in a sudden-death leg, with both players averaging over 102.
Hood advances to face Ryan Meikle in the next round.
The tournament has seen 17 seeds eliminated, including two-time champion Peter Wright, who lost to debutant Arno Merk, and Daryl Gurney, who fell to Callan Rydz.

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