“Should it be darts?” Anderson rages after Suljovic’s mind games

“Should it be darts?” Anderson rages after Suljovic’s mind games

Two-time world champion Gary Anderson qualified for the round of 16 of the Darts World Cup. Against Austrian Mensur Suljovic, the “Flying Scotsman” prevailed after a turbulent match with 4-3 sets, but the 50-year-old tournament winner from 2015 and 2016 after the last hit in the double field had no desire to celebrate. On the contrary: Anderson was crazy as hell.

The world number 13 initially dropped the mandatory interview with the winner. The anger and rage over what had happened earlier on the “Ally Pally” stage were too great. “Terrible, the game was an absolute joke,” Anderson enraged when he finally stood in front of “Sky’s” cameras. ‘Everyone asks me why I am getting further and further away from darts. This is one of the reasons. I just want to throw my darts. If your opponent is better than you and erases you, that’s fine, but that’s a lot of crap. If darts are played like this now, have fun. Then I’m going to play golf or something. I’m not going to do this again. “

What happened? Suljovic had repeatedly played with tempo against fast-paced player Anderson, taking a provocative amount of time with his recordings to surprise Anderson. The psychological tricks worked: Anderson was seething with rage. The Scotsman rolled his eyes and was more concerned with Suljovic’s games than with his own achievements.

Are they supposed to be darts? Is there anyone who liked this? Anderson asked rhetorically. “I am sure that 90 percent of the spectators turn off the television. Anyway, I would have! If they beat you, no problem, shake your opponent’s hand and continue. But this is a lot of rubbish. “In reality, Suljovic is not a slow player either, it could be seen in the third and final set.

The Austrian is actually one of the most popular dart players, and it is not for nothing that he is nicknamed “The Gentle.” But against Anderson he came close to the first mind games before the game started. After entering the stage, Suljovic took possession of the table intended for Anderson, so the Scotsman was already upset: “You are walking towards the table you are at, but this guy gets in the way. I had to bite the bullet and continue playing as usual. “But his head couldn’t take it,” I lost the thread after the first sentence. “

In fact, Anderson, who recently suffered from knee problems, is suddenly off to a good start. In the second set, only two of 17 attempts in the double fields landed on goal, his average of three darts was 83.11 points. The Scotsman eventually fell behind with 2: 3 sets due to his “double trouble” and came close to being eliminated. In crucial moments he was able to improve and still bring the game home. In the round of 16, Anderson will face Devon Petersen or Jason Lowe; they are both known for being fast players. (pre)