Nathan Aspinall defeated fellow countryman Ryan Joyce 8-4 in the final of the European Darts Trophy in Germany to win his first European Tour title. This marks a significant milestone in Aspinall's career, highlighting his rise on the European stage and solidifying his position among the elite.
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03-26, 2025In the final, Aspinall broke Joyce's throw right from the start, gaining an early lead and subsequently extending the score to 4-1. Throughout the best-of-15 match, Aspinall maintained his lead, dictating the pace of the game and demonstrating his composure under pressure.
Joyce, having defeated Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals, reached his first European Tour final. He narrowed the gap to 4-3 and 5-4 at one point, attempting a comeback. However, the 33-year-old Aspinall withstood the pressure, winning three consecutive legs to ultimately secure an 8-4 victory and claim the £30,000 prize.
Aspinall had previously only participated in one European Tour final, the 2023 German Darts Grand Prix, where he lost to Michael Smith. In the semi-final of this tournament, he finished his match against Gary Anderson with a stunning 170 checkout, forcing a deciding leg. Furthermore, he defeated world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 in the quarter-finals and Jermaine Wattimena 6-5 in the third round on Sunday, showcasing his consistent high level of play.
The 39-year-old Joyce defeated former world champion Rob Cross 6-4 in the third round, followed by a 6-3 victory over Scotland's Cameron Menzies. He then progressed to the final by defeating Van Gerwen 7-5. Notably, Van Gerwen defeated Gerwyn Price 6-4 in the quarter-finals, despite Price averaging 107.4. World Champion Luke Littler did not participate in this event held in Göttingen, Germany.
