Dutch darts sensation Aileen de Graaf delivered an extraordinary performance in Riga, Latvia, sweeping all three women’s titles over a single weekend. She secured victories at the inaugural Latvian Masters, the Latvian Open (for the second time in eight years), and the Riga Open, remaining undefeated throughout and accumulating a remarkable €1,400 in prize money. This perfect hat-trick solidifies her position as a dominant force in women’s darts, adding to her already impressive 2024 season.
A Weekend of Unrivalled Dominance in Riga
Aileen de Graaf’s visit to Riga, Latvia, was nothing short of historic. The Dutch star demonstrated unparalleled skill and focus, achieving a perfect clean sweep across all three women’s darts tournaments held over the weekend.
Friday: Making History at the Latvian Masters
The winning streak began on Friday night at the first-ever Women’s Latvian Masters. De Graaf faced Anna Rasmus in the final and delivered a commanding performance, winning 5-1. This inaugural title earned her €400, setting the tone for what was to come.
Saturday: Conquering the Latvian Open
De Graaf continued her formidable form on Saturday in the Silver-ranked Latvian Open. In a best-of-nine final, she defeated Joanne Oldershaw with a score of 5-3. This victory marked her second Latvian Open title, and significantly, her first in eight years, showcasing her enduring talent. The win added another €600 to her prize money from a total Women’s fund of €1,820.
Sunday: Completing the Hat-Trick at the Riga Open
Joanne Oldershaw made a return to the final on Sunday, hoping for a different outcome in the Riga Open. However, De Graaf’s dominance proved too strong. She secured her third consecutive title of the weekend, winning the final 5-2. This victory completed her “clean sweep”, leaving her undefeated throughout the entire event and adding a further €400 to her earnings.
Over the three days, Aileen de Graaf’s total prize money amounted to an impressive €1,400 – a truly exceptional return for a weekend’s work.
A Season of Sustained Success for De Graaf
This remarkable triple victory in Latvia is the latest highlight in what has been an incredibly strong season for the 36-year-old Dutch darting sensation. Her consistent performance at the highest level has seen her collect multiple prestigious titles throughout 2024. Her previous achievements this year include:
- Winning the Estonia Open
- Securing the Tallinn Open (back-to-back with the Estonia Open in April)
- Claiming the Denmark Masters in May, where she famously defeated darts legend Deta Hedman in the final.
- Winning a significant PDC Women’s Series event earlier in 2024, further underlining her versatility and ability to compete and win across different darts circuits.
Aileen de Graaf continues to prove why she is considered one of the most formidable players in women’s darts, consistently delivering top-tier performances and adding major titles to her impressive career.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
