Nijman Claims Fourth Ranking Title of 2026 with Dominant Performance

Wessel Nijman continued his outstanding start to 2026 by securing his fourth ranking title of the year at the Players Championship 10 in Wigan. Nijman defeated former Grand Slam of Darts champion Scott Waites 8-2 in the final to reclaim the top spot in the Players Championship rankings. This victory came after Chris Dobey briefly overtook Nijman following his win at Players Championship Nine, only for the Dutchman to respond with an emphatic win. Nijman's path to the title included a hard-fought win against Martin Lukeman, followed by victories over Justin Hood, Adam Gawlas, Niels Zonneveld, and Beau Greaves, showcasing his impressive form. In the final, Nijman capitalized on Waites' slow start to establish an early lead, ultimately winning with a 101.34 average. Nijman expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating it was possibly his best floor event of the year, and he is now targeting more success in the upcoming European Darts Grand Prix. His win also propelled him to 18th on the PDC Werner Rankings Ladder, bringing him closer to his goal of reaching the top 16. Meanwhile, Beau Greaves had a notable run, making it to back-to-back quarter-finals with wins over Martin Schindler and Cameron Menzies.