Ross Smith hits nine-darter in first round of Players Championship 16!

Ross Smith has thrown his second nine-darter of the 2025 season on Tuesday. The Englishman threw a perfect leg in the first round of Players Championship 16 against Dylan Slevin.

The nine-darter could not have come at a better time. Smith had taken a 5-4 lead after the first seven legs of the match all went with the darts. 'Smudger' then threw in two 180 scores and a 141 finish in Slevin's leg.

After the first break of the match, Smith held his own leg, leaving a 6-3 final score on the scoreboard. Smith also threw a perfect leg during Players Championship 14 earlier this season.