Jermaine Wattimena has joined Dirk van Duijvenbode and Danny Noppert in the quarter-finals of the 2024 European Darts Championship, completing a strong showing for Dutch players in Dortmund. Wattimena triumphed in a nail-biting match against James Wade, overcoming a significant early deficit.
Wade began the match strongly, racing to a 5-1 lead with a series of impressive finishes, including a 14-darter and a 109 checkout. Despite being down 6-3 after Wade hit another 95 finish, Wattimena rallied back with two 14-darters and a 68 checkout to level the match at 6-6. Wade regained the lead momentarily, but Wattimena fought back again, leveling at 7-7 after hitting a 52 finish.
The match reached a thrilling final leg, with Wade starting but struggling to find his rhythm. Meanwhile, Wattimena took advantage, scoring a 137 and leaving himself on 124 after nine darts.
He completed the finish to secure his place in the quarter-finals, marking only the second time in his career that he has reached this stage in a major tournament. He previously made it to the last eight at the World Grand Prix in 2019.
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Wattimena’s victory adds to the impressive Dutch representation in the tournament as he prepares for his next challenge.
