Summary
Nathan Aspinall made two perfect nine-dart finishes during the Players Championship 31, but lost in the final to Jermaine Wattimena. Meanwhile, Luke Littler was eliminated early in the competition, and Michael van Gerwen's place in the finals is at risk.
Key Facts
- Nathan Aspinall is ranked 23rd in the world and is from England.
- He achieved two nine-dart finishes in the Players Championship 31.
- Jermaine Wattimena defeated Aspinall in the final with an 8-2 score.
- Luke Littler lost in the first round to Ritchie Edhouse.
- Littler, ranked 67th, needs to reach the top 64 to qualify for the finals.
- Michael van Gerwen is ranked 92nd and needs to perform well in the next event to secure his spot in the finals.
- There are 34 Players Championship events throughout the year, with finals in November.