Rob Cross withstood a Luke Humphries nine-darter to clinch the NEO.bet Baltic Sea Open title with a thrilling 8-6 victory in Sunday’s final in Kiel.
Both players threw five 180’s each and averaged over 104 in a high-quality contest.
World champion Humphries looked on course to claim a seventh European Tour title when he opened up a 5-3 lead over Cross with a sensational nine-darter in front of a delirious crowd at the Wunderino Arena.
But Cross delivered an emphatic response, winning four of the next five legs before hitting a 100-checkout to seal the second European Tour event victory of his career and £30,000 prize money.
“Delighted to win Baltic Sea Open,” Cross wrote on X. “Luke and I have great games and I couldn’t believe he hit a nine. He’s a great guy! I’m just glad to have won a title again. Thanks for the support.”
Where does the Premier League head next?
The Premier League continues with Night 16 at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield on Thursday, May 16, as Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall collide in a winner-takes-all quarter-final showdown.
Reigning world champion Luke Humphries goes head-to-head with Gerwyn Price, teenager Luke Littler will play Peter Wright for a place in the semi-finals, while Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross are also in action.
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Mark Webster looks at who will clinch the final spot in the play-offs as Nathan Aspinall and Michael Smith do battle on Night 16 of the Premier League in Sheffield
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