The E-Dart season 2024/25 has begun at the Hotel-Restaurant Schwarzer Adler in Friedberg, featuring 53 players, including 32 newcomers. Philip Unterberger and Günter Rechberger triumphed in men’s doubles, while Eva Spari and Sabine Janek won the women’s doubles. In singles, Unterberger defeated Rechberger, and Alica König emerged victorious against Janek. The overall standings are tight, with upcoming tournaments leading to the grand E-Final in June 2025, promising an exciting season ahead.
Kickoff of the Exciting E-Dart Season 2024/25
The much-anticipated E-Dart season 2024/25 commenced recently at the Hotel-Restaurant Schwarzer Adler in Friedberg, hosted by the Styrian Darts Association. The first ranking tournament of the year drew a vibrant crowd of 53 players, including an impressive 32 newcomers eager to showcase their skills in a competitive setting.
Thrilling Doubles Competitions
The tournament kicked off with the doubles competitions, where the current state champion Philip Unterberger teamed up with Günter Rechberger to clinch victory in the men’s category. This triumph marked Unterberger’s third consecutive win in doubles, while Rechberger successfully defended his title from last year in Friedberg. Following closely behind were Christian Kautschitz and Wolfgang Fussi, who secured second place, with Nenad Cindric and Thomas Cichy finishing third.
In the women’s doubles, the formidable duo of Eva Spari and Sabine Janek emerged victorious, defeating Alica König and Sarah Nuster in a gripping final. The mother-daughter team of Jasmin and Katharina Weichhardt claimed third place, adding to the day’s excitement.
Intense Singles Competition
As the tournament transitioned to singles, the atmosphere intensified with a preliminary round followed by a double-elimination format. The men’s final saw the previous doubles champions go head-to-head. Philip Unterberger displayed remarkable composure, decisively defeating Günter Rechberger after navigating through the losers’ bracket. A standout performance came from 17-year-old newcomer David Unterberger, who finished an impressive fourth in his debut tournament. Thomas Cichy took home third place, while Lorenz Fraißler and Patrick Trummer shared fifth place.
In the women’s singles final, Alica König claimed her first tournament victory in a thrilling match against Sabine Janek. Despite her loss, Eva Spari, the reigning state champion, maintained her position in the overall standings by finishing third. Jasmin Weichhardt secured fourth place, followed by Sandra Löscher and Sarah Nuster.
Overall Standings and Future Tournaments
The overall standings have tightened, with absent state champion Daniel Zingl holding onto his lead, closely pursued by Günter Rechberger. Philip Unterberger’s recent victory propelled him into third place, while Walter Graf and Thomas Cichy rounded out the top five.
On the women’s side, Eva Spari remains in first place, but Sabine Janek has narrowed the gap. Alica König’s victory has propelled her into a promising third place, positioning her well for the upcoming tournaments, while Sarah Nuster and Jasmin Weichhardt are also in contention for qualification for the grand E-Final in June.
Looking Ahead: A Season Full of Anticipation
The next event on the schedule is an E-Open set for March 22, 2025, at the Black Mambas in Frohnleiten. This will be followed by another ranking tournament and two additional E-Opens leading up to the E-Final, featuring a prize pool of over 2000 euros, scheduled for June 14, 2025. With at least 48 men and 8 women vying for glory, this high-profile event promises to be the highlight of the season.
The opening tournament has already set the stage for an exhilarating 2024/25 E-Dart season, full of unexpected twists and thrilling matches. Fans can eagerly anticipate more captivating moments in the weeks to come!