Wessel Nijman continued his remarkable run in 2026, securing his fifth ranking title and fourth Players Championship of the year with an 8-5 win over Jermaine Wattimena in the final at Milton Keynes. This victory follows his successes at PC2, PC8, and PC10, as well as the European Darts Trophy in March.
Meanwhile, Beau Greaves, who made history by becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking title at PC11, was eliminated in the last 16 by Andy Bissell, who then lost to Nijman in the semi-finals. Nijman's win propelled him into the world's top 16 for the first time, leapfrogging Wattimena in the process. The Dutchman reflected on a 'nervy final' where he came from behind to secure the win, highlighting crucial finishes, including a 57 checkout to go 6-5 up.
Nijman's ability to keep his composure under pressure was key to his success, and he looks forward to building on this momentum in future tournaments.