Simon Whitlock secured a sixth straight victory over Michael van Gerwen to progress to Finals Day at the Hungarian Darts Trophy, while Jim Williams produced an inspired comeback to deny World Champion Peter Wright a winning return in Budapest.

Simon Whitlock will renew his rivalry with Michael van Gerwen at the Hungarian Darts Trophy, after producing some magical darts to defeat home favourite Janos Vegso on Friday’s opening night in Budapest.

Rowby-John Rodriguez has withdrawn from the Hungarian Darts Trophy for family reasons ahead of his first round tie on Friday.

World Champion Peter Wright will make his return from gallstones surgery at this weekend’s Hungarian Darts Trophy, as the European Tour resumes in Budapest.

The draw and schedule of play for the 2022 Hungarian Darts Trophy has been confirmed.

Jelle Klaasen was one of four players to book a place in one of the year's final two European Tour events.

Gabriel Clemens, Vincent van der Voort and Steve Beaton were among the players to secure a European Tour qualification double in Barnsley, during an afternoon which featured three nine-dart finishes.

The future of the PDC European Tour has been secured until at least the end of 2026 under a new five-year agreement between the PDC and Moltke Sports.

Player entries have been confirmed for Players Championship events 22-24, along with the 16 seeded players for European Tour Events 12-13.

Dave Chisnall, Daryl Gurney and Raymond van Barneveld were among the players to secure a European Tour qualification double on Thursday.