James Wade clinched the title at the Flanders Darts Trophy held in Antwerp over the weekend, defeating Ross Smith 8‑4 in a decisive final match. The tournament featured a mixture of seasoned professionals and rising stars, delivering a series of tightly contested games across three days of play. One of the most talked‑about storylines involved Beau Greaves, who had made headlines the previous week in Prague by becoming the first woman to win a match on the Euro Tour.
Greaves entered the Antwerp event with high expectations, but her run was cut short on Friday when she faced Australian contender Damon Heta. Heta, who had previously secured a dramatic victory in a deciding leg against a top‑ranked opponent, proved too strong for Greaves, ending her campaign before the weekend sessions began. Heta’s momentum continued into Saturday night, where he once again found himself in a nail‑biting showdown, this time against the legendary Michael van Gerwen. After a fierce battle, Heta emerged victorious, demonstrating his growing confidence and skill on the European circuit.
The semi‑finals set up two compelling match‑ups. In the first, Ross Smith edged out Gian van Veen 7‑6 in a match that swung back and forth, with both players exchanging breaks of throw before Smith secured the final leg.
In the other semi‑final, James Wade displayed his trademark composure, defeating Damon Heta 7‑4 to book his place in the championship match. The final, played on Sunday, September 13, saw Wade maintain his high level of play.
He opened strongly, taking an early lead and never looking back, eventually closing out the match 8‑4 against Smith. Wade’s victory added another trophy to his already impressive résumé and underscored his status as one of the sport’s most consistent performers.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the results from each stage of the tournament: **Sunday – Evening Session – Final** - James Wade 8‑4 Ross Smith **Semi‑Finals** - Ross Smith 7‑6 Gian van Veen - James Wade 7‑4 Damon Heta **Quarter‑Finals** - Gian van Veen 6‑3 Chris Dobey - Ross Smith 6‑5 Ryan Joyce - James Wade 6‑0 Danny Noppert - Damon Heta 6‑5 Nathan Aspinall **Afternoon Session – Round Three** - Gian van Veen 6‑5 Kevin Doets - Chris Dobey 6‑5 Ryan Searle - Ryan Joyce 6‑5 Jermaine Wattimena - Ross Smith 6‑5 Gerwyn Price - James Wade 6‑5 Rob Cross - Danny Noppert 6‑4 Wessel Nijman - Damon Heta 6‑3 Luke Woodhouse - Nathan Aspinall 6‑4 Stephen Bunting **Saturday – Round Two – Evening Session** - Josh Rock 3‑6 Ryan Joyce - Gerwyn Price 6‑3 Bradley Brooks - James Wade 6‑2 Jim Long - Gian van Veen 6‑3 Gabriel Clemens - Michael van Gerwen 5‑6 Damon Heta - Nathan Aspinall 6‑1 Niko Springer - Stephen Bunting 6‑5 Brendan Dolan - Wessel Nijman 6‑4 Sebastian Bialecki **Saturday – Afternoon Session** - Kevin Doets 6‑5 Krzysztof Ratajski - Jermaine Wattimena 6‑3 Karel Sedlacek - Rob Cross 6‑4 Martin Schindler - Danny Noppert 6‑2 Chris Landman - Ryan Searle 6‑2 Andy Baetens - Chris Dobey 6‑1 Niels Zonneveld - Luke Woodhouse 6‑3 William O'Connor - Ross Smith 6‑2 Jeffrey de Graaf **Friday – Round One – Evening Session** - Rob Cross 6‑3 Cristo Reyes - Joe Cullen 3‑6 Andy Baetens - Cameron Menzies 4‑6 Gabriel Clemens - William O'Connor 6‑2 Kevin Lankhuizen - Raymond van Barneveld 2‑6 Jim Long - Damon Heta 6‑5 Beau Greaves - Sebastian Bialecki 6‑5 Kim Huybrechts - Dirk van Duijvenbode 3‑6 Brendan Dolan **Friday – Afternoon Session** - Niels Zonneveld 6‑3 Petr Tous - Bradley Brooks 6‑4 Mickey Mansell - Chris Landman 6‑5 Andrew Gilding - Kevin Doets 6‑1 James Hurrell - Karel Sedlacek 6‑2 Michael Hansen - Jeffrey de Graaf 6‑5 Jeroen Caron - Ryan Joyce 6‑5 Stephen Burton - Niko Springer 6‑1 Jaimy Jacobs The tournament also reminded fans of the importance of accessibility; viewers were encouraged to use the Chrome browser for an optimal video‑player experience. Looking ahead, Sky Sports will continue to be the primary broadcaster for darts, with upcoming events such as the World Grand Prix (28 September–4 October), the Grand Slam of Darts (14–22 November), and the World Darts Championship (10 December–3 January) slated for live coverage. Fans can also stream matches and additional content via the NOW platform, which offers a contract‑free option for darts enthusiasts.