Clayton wins first Euro Tour title in two years

Jonny Clayton has secured his 3rd European Tour arena triumph pinch triumph complete Germany's Niko Springer successful nan Dutch Darts Championship final.

Clayton defeated Springer, who is classed 93rd successful nan world, 8-6 and unafraid his first European Tour arena triumph since winning nan Austrian Open 2 years ago.

Earlier successful nan time Clayton had defeated Ross Smith and Danny Noppert earlier a 7-5 triumph complete Luke Humphries.

The 50-year-old Welshman had lost to Josh Rock of Northern Ireland successful nan last of past year's Dutch Darts Championship.

"This is simply a awesome feeling," said Clayton, who becomes nan caller world number 5 pursuing his occurrence successful Rosmalen.

"I missed retired to Josh Rock past twelvemonth and I've gone 1 amended this year. I've besides had a ProTour triumph successful Rosmalen, truthful this whitethorn beryllium my caller fortunate home!

"What a subordinate Niko is. He's sewage specified a large future. He's a awesome lad pinch a awesome attitude, and he shows it connected that dartboard.

"I came backmost somehow, and past I managed to get up and enactment ahead. I'm truthful pleased to get complete nan line; it's brilliant."