Wessel Nijman has matched a prestigious European Tour record held by Michael van Gerwen, following his dominant victory at the European Darts Trophy last weekend. The 25-year-old Dutchman won the tournament, defeating Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-3 in the final, and equaled the record for fewest legs lost on finals day since 2018, dropping just seven legs across four matches from the last 16 through to the final.
This achievement places Nijman in a very select group, as only Van Gerwen had previously reached this level, doing so at the German Darts Championship in 2018. The statistic underscores Nijman's growth and potential at the highest level, with the tally of seven legs lost meaning he gave up on average fewer than two legs per match during finals day.
Other top players have come close but not matched this mark. Luke Humphries lost eight legs at the German Darts Grand Prix and nine at the Czech Darts Open in 2024, while Gerwyn Price recorded nine lost legs in his title run at the Belgian Darts Championship. The numbers highlight how exceptional Nijman's performance was, requiring not only scoring power but also constant pressure and clinical finishing.
For Nijman, this could prove a significant milestone, offering statistical confirmation that he can operate at the elite level throughout an entire finals day. With his name now alongside Van Gerwen's in the record books, he has made a powerful statement on the European Tour. The list of fewest legs lost on finals day since 2018 includes: 7 - Wessel Nijman (yesterday), 7 - Michael van Gerwen (2018 ET10), 8 - Luke Humphries (2024 ET2), 9 - Luke Humphries (2024 ET13), 9 - Gerwyn Price (2020 ET1), and 9 - Michael van Gerwen (2018 ET2).
