Daryl Gurney suffers early Dutch Darts Championship exit against Sebastian Bialecki

Daryl Gurney lost 6–4 to Sebastian Bialecki in the first round of the Dutch Darts Championship on Friday, ending his tournament on the opening evening in Maastricht.

Bialecki advanced at the MECC as the final European Tour event of the season continued. The result was confirmed on the PDPA’s tournament results page.

Gurney’s defeat came during a session which also brought victories for William O’Connor, Scott Williams and Niels Zonneveld.

O’Connor beat Richard Veenstra 6–2, while Williams edged Niko Springer 6–5. Zonneveld defeated Mike De Decker 6–4.

Dutch Darts Championship results leave Gurney out

Earlier on Friday, Dave Chisnall progressed with a 6–4 victory over Jonas Masalin, while Cameron Menzies beat Nick Kenny 6–1.

Ryan Joyce recorded a 6–0 win against Owen Bates. Andrew Gilding needed a deciding leg to overcome Max Hopp, and Karel Sedlacek defeated Callan Rydz 6–4.

The tournament runs until Sunday, with the remaining places at the European Championship to be settled after the final European Tour weekend.

The top 32 on the European Tour Order of Merit qualify for Dortmund. Our European Championship prize-money guide explains the rewards awaiting the field.

For Gurney, however, his opportunity to add to his tally in Maastricht is over.

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