Gian van Veen dropped a bomb on the European Tour Saturday, hitting a new record average of 120.24 against Sebastian Bialecki. This wasn’t simply a win; it was a historic performance that screamed a player is back on track. Van Veen, who has been a top talent, just reminded everyone exactly what he’s capable of doing.
A Historic Night in the Netherlands
Van Veen was playing in front of his home fans in the Netherlands at the Dutch Darts Championship, entering the event as the #1 seed and getting a bye into the second round. His first match was against Sebastian Bialecki, and while Bialecki might not have had his best day, it didn’t matter. Van Veen put up a stat line that was practically unbeatable. We’re talking a 6-0 shutout with that insane 120.24 average. The man threw 5 180s, racked up 4 140s, hit 7 100+ visits, and was lights out with 75% on his attempted doubles. That’s the kind of performance that legends are made of, and it’s cemented as a new Euro Tour record.
A Comeback Story Brewing?
Last year, Gian van Veen was absolutely one of the PDC’s best players. He snagged the 2025 European Championship and even made a deep run to the final of the 2026 World Championship. But let’s be real, this year he hadn’t quite recaptured that same level of success, despite some good results along the way. That record-breaking average on Saturday, though? That could be the turning point. It shows he’s absolutely still capable of those mind-blowing, game-changing performances. It’s the kind of statement that can ignite a season.
Now, van Veen is set to play Brendan Dolan in Sunday afternoon’s third round. Can he keep that incredible momentum going? Every fan is watching to see if this historic performance signals a full return to his championship form and truly changes the trajectory of his season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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