Van Barneveld (59) takes giant step towards 34th participation in the World Darts Championship

Raymond van Barneveld reached the quarterfinals of a tournament, defeating Daryl Gurney, but lost to Gary Anderson. Despite the loss, he improved his chances for World Championship qualification. Van Barneveld, currently outside the top forty, must qualify through floor tournaments. His quarterfinal finish moved him to 34th place in the Pro Tour rankings, making it unlikely he will miss the World Championship. He last failed to qualify in 1994 and missed the 2020 tournament due to a hiatus. His last world title was in 2007.