Danny Noppert produced a stunning nine-darter to seal a 10-4 victory over Dimitri van den Bergh in the fourth round of the UK Open on Friday night. The match took place at the Butlin's Minehead Resort, where the open-draw format continued to promise potential shocks in the 'FA Cup of darts'. Noppert's perfect leg highlighted a dominant performance as he advanced in the tournament.
The evening session featured top names including reigning UK Open champion Luke Littler, world number two Luke Humphries, and three-time UK Open champion Michael van Gerwen. The action was part of a liveblog covering results, major moments, and draw developments from Minehead throughout the night.
In related news, a preview article highlighted a blockbuster match between Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall as a headline event for Friday night, with Littler and Humphries also leading the way. Other coverage included a round-up from the afternoon session, noting that Peter Wright joined Raymond van Barneveld in reviving hopes, while Beau Greaves faltered early.
