Flanders Darts Trophy: Michael van Gerwen knocked out by Damon Heta in Antwerp as Nathan Aspinall stars

Damon Heta defeated Michael van Gerwen in the Flanders Darts Trophy, while Nathan Aspinall delivered a standout performance to advance to the finals day. The tournament continues in Antwerp with several high-profile players competing.
Why it matters
The results significantly impact the standings for the 2026 European Tour and highlight the competitive nature of professional darts.
Michael van Gerwen is out of the Flanders Darts Trophy after Damon Heta edged a tight second-round clash in Antwerp, with neither player losing a leg against the throw. <p>The Australian, who had won the crucial bull-off, held his nerve in the decider to edge out the Dutchman 6-5 and book his place in Sunday's finals day.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/37278/13428768/darts-2026-schedule-and-dates-premier-league-darts-world-matchplay-and-more-with-luke-littler-in-action"><strong>Darts in 2026: Calendar and tournament winners</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink"><strong>Latest Sky Sports deals</strong></a><strong> or <a href="http://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">stream no contract</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933951/the-darts-show-podcast">Listen to Sky Sports' Love the Darts podcast</a></strong></li></ul><p>It was the second deciding leg Heta had survived in 24 hours.</p><p>Heta had also ended Beau Greaves' tournament by the same scoreline on Friday night, with the 22-year-old unable to build on the history she made in Prague last weekend when she became the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.</p><p>Nathan Aspinall was the most impressive winner of the evening session, sweeping aside Niko Springer 6-1 with…
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