Belgian No.1 Mike De Decker produced a magnificent encounter against World No.1 Luke Littler at the SUPERBET Poland Darts Masters as Krzysztof Ratajski delivered on home soil.
De Decker battled past European Tour debutant Marvin Kraft to set up a fascinating contest against Littler on Saturday night.
Ratajski will take on world No.2 Luke Humphries after marking his return to home soil with victory in Krakow.
The PDC European Tour’s first visit to Poland saw Ratajski take center stage on Day 1 at the EXPO, thanks to a clinical 6-3 victory over former Grand Slam of Darts semi-finalist Mickey Mansell.
Ratajski – roared on by a partisan home crowd – defied an average of almost 99 from Mansell to progress, producing a typically effective display to set up a blockbuster clash with Humphries.
“This was one of the most valuable wins of my career, for sure,” said Ratajski, a World Cup quarter-finalist.
“I was very nervous tonight. The expectation was high, but I played my game and I’m really happy that I won in front of this big crowd.
“Of course I want to win [against Humphries]. It will be something special, but I will prepare as I always do for every game.”
Andrew Gilding produced the performance of the day in Krakow, reeling off six consecutive legs from 3-0 adrift to beat Sweden’s No.1 Jeffrey de Graaf with an average of 106.55.
Gilding now takes on Dutch No. 1 Gian van Veen in the second round.
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The moment Gian van Veen defeated Littler in the quarter-finals of the Premier League Darts in Newcastle
Wessel Nijman will go head-to-head with Gary Anderson in one of Saturday’s sensational ties after the Dutchman maintained his bright start to 2026 with a 6-3 win against Thomas Lovely.
Dirk van Duijvenbode’s late surge against Adam Gawlas came to naught, however, as the Czech youngster prevailed with the same score to book a draw with Premier League leaders Jonny Clayton.
There was a continental flavor to Friday’s action as Spanish star Cristo Reyes landed six 180s and hit 60 percent of his doubles attempts to dump Niko Springer on his return to the European Tour.
Croatia’s Boris Krcmar, meanwhile, averaged 102.44 to deny an impressive Ryan Joyce and advance to a clash with German No.1 Martin Schindler.
Cameron Menzies and James Wade will also clash for a place in the last 16 after the Scot crashed nine 180s to complete a 6-4 success against former European champion Ritchie Edhouse.
Darryl Pilgrim claimed the scalp of a rampaging Dave Chisnall to set up a showdown against Nathan Aspinall, while Luke Woodhouse ran out a convincing 6-2 winner against Carl Sneyd.
2026 SUPERBET Poland Darts Open
Friday, February 20
First round
Afternoon session
Cameron Menzies 6-4 Ritchie Edhouse
William O’Connor 6-4 Andreas Harrysson
Boris Krcmar 6-3 Ryan Joyce
Luke Woodhouse 6-2 Carl Sneyd
Niels Zonneveld 6-2 Piotr Maciejczak
Andrew Gilding 6-3 Jeffrey de Graaf
Jermaine Wattimena 6-4 Miroslaw Grudziecki
Darryl Pilgrim 6-4 Dave Chisnall
Evening session
Wessel Nijman 6-3 Thomas Nice
Daryl Gurney 6-1 Dawid Robak
Connor Scutt 6-4 Damon Heta
Krzysztof Ratajski 6-3 Mickey Mansell
Adam Gawlas 6-3 Dirk van Duijvenbode
Cristo Reyes 6-3 Niko Springer
Joe Cullen 6-2 Krzysztof Kciuk
Mike De Decker 6-4 Marvin Kraft
Saturday 21 February
Second round
Afternoon session (12.00)
Martin Schindler vs. Boris Krcmar
Chris Dobey vs Connor Scutt
Nathan Aspinall v Darryl Pilgrim
Danny Noppert vs. Jermaine Wattimena
Gary Anderson vs Wessel Nijman
James Wade v Cameron Menzies
Ross Smith v Daryl Gurney
Ryan Searle vs. Cristo Reyes
Evening session (18.00)
Josh Rock vs. William O’Connor
Jonny Clayton v Adam Gawlas
Michael Smith v Joe Cullen
Luke Littler vs. Mike De Decker
Callan Rydz v Luke Woodhouse
Luke Humphries vs Krzysztof Ratajski
Stephen Bunting against Niels Zonneveld
Gian van Veen vs Andrew Gilding
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