She’s good enough on her day, she can beat anybody

Rhian O’Sullivan won Dutch open darts For the first time in her career last weekend. The 44-year-old Welshman defeated the Dutchman Larena Rietbergen 5-2 in the final in Assen, after prior overcoming Beau Greaves in the semi -final.

Almost a week after her triumph, O’Sullivan, In an interview with Tungsten Tales I looked at its shiny performance. “To be honest, it’s a bit surreal” – wonders the world finalist. “I am very happy that I can win it. This is one of the largest tournaments that are nearby, so it’s difficult, but yes, I’m delighted with it. “

For O’Sullivan it was a greeting after she quickly lost to 2024 WDF World Championships against Lerena Rietbergen at the beginning of December. “I didn’t quite give her a game that I know I can in Lakeside,” says Welshwoman. “So it was a bit like I was trying to fix a little.”

Rhian O’Sullivan in action

Dutch open arrows in the “golden” tournament in WDF, as a result of which O’Sullivan is immediately qualified until 2025 WDF World Championship. “I think it makes it easier for the pressure to go to a lot of things, and I was going to go back. It definitely makes pressure easier, “he assesses. “I don’t have to chase points and I can just go and enjoy what I want now.

Probably the biggest win of O’Sullivana at the weekend took place in the semi -final when she defeated Beau Greaves. However, next week, the women’s world champion is expected to live in a historic debut in PDC Pro TourAnd O’Sullivan could not be more excited, seeing Greaves test against the best men in the world.

“It is so unique, so amazing and has so much talent that it is unbelievable. And she is so young, so she has enough time to improve, “says O’Sullivan about Greaves. “He is constantly improving, so I hope he will show what he can do and I hope that he will break everyone honestly. My wishes. He is good enough on his day, he can defeat anyone. I don’t think he realizes how good it is. “