Gian van Veen is in ecstasy after his victory on Saturday against title holder Luke Humphries on the World Matchplay (10-8). The 23-year-old Dutchman calls it his biggest victory from his darts career.
“This means a lot for me,” Van Veen said afterwards at the press conference. “I have already achieved quite a bit in my career, but this is the biggest victory in my career. It feels great to beat a phenomenal player like Luke. He is a big champion.”
Van Veen noticed during the first -round party that Humphries was occasionally whistled by the audience in Blackpool. The English world champion was visibly irritated by the behavior of the spectators.
“At one point he grabbed his arrows from the board. You notice it when your opponent walks around frustrated on stage. I also had that against Luke Littler a few months ago,” Van Veen referred to his victory against Littler in March.
“If you notice that your opponent is angry, then that causes less stress to me. So I said to myself:” Humphries is angry, just do what you always do. Then it will be fine. ” So after that I was also very relaxed. “
Van Veen rejects whistling out of whistle
Van Veen thought it was striking that Humphries was called out. “Although I have to focus on my own game, I was also distracted by it. I also felt sorry for him.”
“I was angry with myself that I was also distracted by the spectators. I wondered why he was whistled. That is really not good. He is the number one in the world and reigning world champion. I disapprove of the whistling.”
Van Veen plays on Tuesday in the eighth finals against fellow countryman Danny Noppert. The Fries won 10-2 against the Scot Cameron Menzies. Wessel Nijman eliminated the global number seven Nathan Aspinall: 10-6. The Dutchman faces James Wade in the eighth finals.
Gian van Veen is ecstatic after his Victory on Saturday Against Titleholder Luke Humphries at the World Matchplay (10-8). The 23-year-old Dutchman calls it the biggest Victory of his darts career.
“This Means a Lot to Me,” Van Veen Said Afterwards at the Press Conference. “I have already achieved quely a bit in my career, but this is the biggest victory of my career. It feels great to beat a phenomenal player like luke. He is a great champion.”
Van Veen Noticed Duration the First Round Match That Humphries was used by the crowd in Blackpool. The English World Champion was Visible Annoyed by the Behavior of the Spectators.
“At one point he grabbed his arrows out of the board. You notice when your opponent is walking around the stage frustrated. I also had that Against luke littler a few months ago,” van Veen Referred to His Victory Against Littler.
“If you Notice That Your Opponent is Angry, It Causes Me Less Stress. So I Said to Myelf:” Humphries is Angry, Just Do What You Always Do. Then It Will Be Alright. ” So after that I was also very relaxed. “
Van Veen Condemns Booing
Van Veen Did Find It Striking That Humphries was Boud. “Although I have to focus on my own game, I was also distracted by it. I also felt sorry for him.”
“I was angry with myself that I was also distracted by the spectators. I wondered why he was booed. That’s really not good. He is the number one in the world and reigning world champion. I condemn the booing.”
Van Veen Plays Against Compatriot Danny Noppert in the Eighth Finals on Tuesday. The Frisian won 10-2 Against the Scot Cameron Menzies. Wessel Nijman Eliminated World Number Seven Nathan Aspinall: 10-6. The Dutchman Faces James Wade in the Eighth Finals.