Martin Schindler began his bid for back-to-back European Tour titles with a sensational first round display at the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix on Friday, as Luke Littler also impressed on Day One in Sindelfingen.

Rob Cross will begin his defence of the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix against Martin Schindler or Gian van Veen, with Luke Humphries and Luke Littler poised to renew their rivalry in Sindelfingen.

From steward on the European Tour to European Tour champion. Sounds like a fantasy, but in modern day darts, it’s the place where dreams can actually come true.

Martin Schindler moved up to a career-high of world number 22 following his landmark victory at last weekend's NEO.bet International Darts Open.

Martin Schindler insisted he was ‘the happiest man on earth’ after making history with victory in Sunday’s NEO.bet International Darts Open in Riesa.

Martin Schindler produced a stunning performance to end Gerwyn Price's dominance in Riesa and secure NEO.bet International Darts Open glory on home soil on Sunday.

Gerwyn Price's bid to win a third successive NEO.bet International Darts Open title began with victory over Brendan Dolan in round two.

Gabriel Clemens produced a remarkable fightback to stun Peter Wright on the opening day of the NEO.bet International Darts Open, as Martin Schindler also impressed in Riesa.

Gerwyn Price will begin his defence of the NEO.bet International Darts Open against Brendan Dolan or Kai Gotthardt, with the draw and schedule for this weekend's event confirmed.

Madars Razma, Ritchie Edhouse and Wessel Nijman secured a European Tour qualification double in Leicester on Wednesday.