During the Belgian Open in Wieze, 17-year-old Luke Littler emerged victorious in his European Tour debut, defeating Jose de Sousa 6-5. Despite facing significant pressure and two match darts against him, Littler showcased his talent by maintaining an average of 101.86 and hitting eight 180s, securing his place in the second round against Krzysztof Ratajski. The young dart player, who was a runner-up at the World Championship, expressed contentment with his performance and his enthusiasm for playing in front of large crowds, noting his intention to improve his doubles play in future matches.

The tournament also featured other notable performances. Peter Wright advanced in the competition after a 6-2 win against Geert De Vos, setting up a match with Michael van Gerwen. In contrast, Nathan Aspinall was eliminated following a 6-3 loss to Richard Veenstra. Additionally, James Wade made a significant comeback, overturning a 4-2 deficit to win 6-5 against Raymond van Barneveld. Meanwhile, Belgian number one and recent UK Open champion, Dimitri van den Bergh, was narrowly defeated by Stephen Bunting in a close 6-5 match, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.