The draws for the highly anticipated Dutch Open Darts 2026 are officially out, setting the stage for thrilling competition! For darts enthusiasts eager to know who to watch, this article provides a concise overview of the top contenders in both the main Women’s Singles Tournament and the Women’s Warming-Up Tournament. We’ve broken down the favorites ‘per sheet’ – essentially, specific sections of the tournament draw – giving you a quick guide to the players most likely to advance deep into the competition. Get ready to witness some incredible darts action!
Dutch Open Darts 2026: Women’s Singles Tournament – The Contenders to Watch
The Dutch Open Darts 2026 promises an exciting display of talent in the women’s singles event. With the draw now public, we delve into each ‘sheet’ – a segment of the tournament bracket – to highlight the players poised for a strong run. These are the athletes whose current form, past achievements, or strategic placement in the draw make them prime candidates to win their respective sections and push for the title.
Sheet-by-Sheet Favorites for the Main Event:
- Sheet 1: Lerena Rietbergen, Sharona Veld, Romy Vermeulen
- Sheet 2: Jo Rolls, Layla Brussel, Mercedes Pieters
- Sheet 3: Maud Jansson, Fardau de Jong, Aysegül Karagöz, Merete Kjaer, Anneke Kuijten
- Sheet 4: Anca Zijlstra, Karin Harmsen, Angela Brummel
- Sheet 5: Sharon Straatsma, Priscilla Steenbergen, Shannon Mos, Floortje van Zanten
- Sheet 6: Elvera Donders, Saskia van Zoeren, Adriana van Wijgerden-Vermaat, Eline Kersbergen, Astrid Trouwborst
- Sheet 7: Irina Armstrong, Sabrina Dikhoff-Jongenotter, Iselin Hauen, Marjolein Noijens
- Sheet 8: Jentl Fransen, Anne Dorrestijn, Yukie Sakaguchi, Lincy Gloudemans, Sally Kelly
- Sheet 9: Lorraine Hyde, Lotte Suomi, Nathalie van Marm, Mathilde Kjaer
- Sheet 10: Marina Letica, Rianne Olthuis, Ilona van Emden, Henriette Honoré
- Sheet 11: Emine Dursun, Emilie D’hondt
- Sheet 12: Paula Jacklin, Tineke Kalsbeek, Annalena Bielefeld
- Sheet 13: Aileen de Graaf, Kimberly Kersbergen
- Sheet 14: Rachna David, Zehra Gemi, Kelly Streef, Desiree Geel
- Sheet 15: Denise Leferink, Paige Pauling, Annegret Willkomm
- Sheet 16: Kim Palstra, Nina Lech-Musialska
Women’s Warming-Up Tournament: Early Form Indicators
Before the main event kicks off, the Women’s Warming-Up Tournament offers players a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their game and gauge their form. This tournament often provides an early glimpse of who’s in peak condition. Here are the players identified as favorites within their specific sheets for this precursor event.
Top Picks for the Warming-Up Tournament:
- Sheet 1: Emine Dursun, Fardau de Jong, Gaelle Dept
- Sheet 2: Adriana van Wijgerden-Vermaat
- Sheet 3: Kelly Streef, Annegret Willkomm
- Sheet 4: Sabrina Dikhoff-Jongenotter, Rianne Olthuis
- Sheet 5: Sharona Veld, Yukie Sakaguchi
- Sheet 6: Anne Dorrestijn, Angela Brummel
- Sheet 7: Jessica van Vugt, Sally Kelly
- Sheet 8: Kimberley Kersbergen
- Sheet 9: Nina Lech-Musialska
- Sheet 10: Sharon Straatsma
- Sheet 11: Desiree Geel, Lerena Rietbergen
- Sheet 12: Nathalie van Marm
- Sheet 13: Eline Kersbergen, Annalena Bielefeld
- Sheet 14: No specific favorites listed for this sheet.
- Sheet 15: Romy Vermeulen, Anca Zijlstra
- Sheet 16: Tineke Kalsbeek, Laura van den Berg
Source: Based on an article from Darts Actueel.
