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No Dutch Winner in Amsterdam: Van Veen Eliminated in Semi-Finals
Gian van Veen failed to reach the World Series of Darts Finals final in Amsterdam, losing 11-8 to England's Ross Smith in the semi-finals. Although Van Veen had defeated fellow Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode earlier, he could not capitalize on his favorite status against the world number fourteen, dropping legs after leading 3-2 and ultimately finishing with a low average. Smith subsequently defeated Gerwyn Price 11-5 to win the tournament. This result meant no Dutch players advanced, as defending champion Michael van Gerwen and others were eliminated earlier. Additionally, world champion Luke Littler was knocked out by Jonny Clayton amid crowd tensions, marking another loss for Dutch hopes in the invitational event.
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