The Tour Card Holder Qualifier for the Slovak Darts Open (ET9) is underway on Wednesday afternoon, with a host of big names attempting to secure their spot in the European Tour event. Among those in action are Beau Greaves, Peter Wright, Michael Smith and Dimitri van den Bergh, but Smith has already suffered a shock early exit, being dumped out in the opening round.
The qualifier, which is being held on 20 May 2026, will determine the final entrants for the Slovak Darts Open, the ninth European Tour event of the season. With several top players in the field, the competition is fierce, but Smith's defeat in the first match is a major surprise.
Details of Smith's opponent and the exact scoreline have not yet been confirmed, but the former world champion's early departure will open up the draw for the remaining hopefuls. The qualifier continues throughout the afternoon, with the winners earning a place in the main event.
