The WDF Antwerp Open delivered a strong international field and a thrilling day of darts on Saturday, with Dutchman Jimmy van Schie clinching the men’s title after a gripping final against experienced Englishman Matt Clark. Germany’s Lisa Zollikofer took top honours in the women’s event, while victories in the disability and youth categories rounded out a successful edition of the tournament in Belgium.
Dutchman Jimmy van Schie produced a breakthrough performance to secure his first title on Belgian soil, defeating Matt Clark 5-4 in a rollercoaster final. Van Schie looked in complete control with a 4-2 lead, but the nerves crept in as he missed three match darts in back-to-back legs, allowing Clark to level at 4-4.
With everything on the line in the deciding leg, Van Schie regained his composure and held firm to seal the win and cap off a fine tournament run. Earlier in the day, he had seen off fellow Dutchman Jamai van den Herik 4-1 in the quarter-finals. Clark also endured a tough route to the final, notably edging out Belgian crowd favourite François Schweyen 4-3 in a tense semi-final.
In the women's event, Germany's Lisa Zollikofer staged a comeback victory over Turkey's Emine Dursun to claim her first Antwerp Open crown. Dursun flew out of the blocks, surging into a 2-0 lead with some clinical finishing that included a 15-dart leg.
But Zollikofer dug deep, turning the match on its head and winning five of the next six legs to close out a 5-3 win and seal the biggest title of her WDF career to date.
In the G-Darts events, Steve North emerged victorious in the standing category, overcoming Danny Paspont 4-2 in the final. Meanwhile, Belgian wheelchair darts star Vincent D’Hondt lived up to his billing by defeating Darren Kennish by the same scoreline to take home the title.
There was also a standout display in the youth competition from Belgium’s Lex Paeshuyse. The rising star impressed throughout the day and sealed the title with a convincing 4-1 win over Mason Teese in the final, underlining his growing reputation in the junior ranks.
Final
Jimmy van Schie 5-4 Matt Clark
Semi-final
Jimmy van Schie 4-1 Jamai van den Herik
Matt Clark 4-3 François Schweyen
Final
Lisa Zollikofer 5-3 Emine Dursun
Semi-final
Lisa Zollikofer 4-3 Patricia De Peuter
Emine Dursun 4-2 Aileen De Graaf
Final
Lex Paeshuyse 4-1 Mason Teese
Semi-final
Lex Paeshuyse 4-2 Bradley Van Der Velden
Mason Teese 4-0 Kaya Baysal
Final
Ruby Grey 4-2 Jentl Fransen
Semi-final
Jentl Fransen 3-2 Nicole Sescu Gal
Ruby Grey 3-0 Silke Vanhee
Final
Steve North 4-2 Danny Paspont
Semi-final
Danny Paspont 4-1 Dirk Neyens
Steve North 4-2 David Johnson
Final
Vincent D'Hondt 4-2 Darren Kennish
Semi-final
Darren Kennish 4-0 Michel Van Den Hengel
Vincent D'Hondt 4-0 Anton Van Hemert
WDF Antwerp Open Pairs winners Mitchell Lawrie and Rune Van Damme congratulations lads that was a tough field to come through. #targetdarts #Elite1 pic.twitter.com/NEwExrJVz7
— lorraine winstanley (@lorraine180) August 2, 2025
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