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Petersen retained the South African Open in 2011 to qualify for the [[2012 PDC World Darts Championship]],<ref>[http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2469993,00.html Petersen's South African Joy] PDC.tv</ref> where he edged out [[José Oliveira de Sousa]] 4-3 (legs) in the preliminary round to reach the last 64 for the second successive year. Petersen played [[Steve Brown (English darts player)|Steve Brown]] in the first round and found himself 0-2 in the best-of-five-sets match. However, he found his form to level the match and won four legs in a row in the deciding set to make it to the last 32. Petersen said after the win that it was a "dream come true" and that he was sure he had more in him.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2555025,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Seven | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 22, 2011}}</ref> He played [[Gary Anderson (darts player)|Gary Anderson]] in the second round and played the best he has in front of the television cameras. However, the class of his opponent came through and he lost 2-4, with Anderson stating after the match that "Devon became very tough for me". Petersen himself said that he would "work hard and come back a better player".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2559363,00.html | title=World Championship - Day 11 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 28, 2011}}</ref> |
Petersen retained the South African Open in 2011 to qualify for the [[2012 PDC World Darts Championship]],<ref>[http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2469993,00.html Petersen's South African Joy] PDC.tv</ref> where he edged out [[José Oliveira de Sousa]] 4-3 (legs) in the preliminary round to reach the last 64 for the second successive year. Petersen played [[Steve Brown (English darts player)|Steve Brown]] in the first round and found himself 0-2 in the best-of-five-sets match. However, he found his form to level the match and won four legs in a row in the deciding set to make it to the last 32. Petersen said after the win that it was a "dream come true" and that he was sure he had more in him.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2555025,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Seven | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 22, 2011}}</ref> He played [[Gary Anderson (darts player)|Gary Anderson]] in the second round and played the best he has in front of the television cameras. However, the class of his opponent came through and he lost 2-4, with Anderson stating after the match that "Devon became very tough for me". Petersen himself said that he would "work hard and come back a better player".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2559363,00.html | title=World Championship - Day 11 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 28, 2011}}</ref> |
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He represented South Africa with [[Shawn Hogan (darts player)|Shawn Hogan]] in the [[2012 PDC World Cup of Darts]] and together they defeated Spain 5–2 in the first round before causing a shock by knocking out number 4 seeds Scotland in the second round in a sudden death leg. They played Wales in the quarter finals and were beaten 1–3. Petersen prematurely celebrated as he thought he had taken his country to the semi-finals by hitting double 16. However, he had miscounted and they were out of the tournament moments later when [[Richie Burnett]] secured the winning double.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2600554,00.html | title=Cash Converters World Cup Quarter-Finals Round-Up | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=5 February 2012 | accessdate=7 February 2012}}</ref> |
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Petersen used to use darts given to him by [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]] at the 2009 [[South African Masters (darts)|South African Masters]].<ref>[http://www.unicorn-darts.com/team/global/devon-petersen.aspx Unicorn Darts - Devon Petersen] Unicorn Darts</ref> But now with Unicorn taking him onto their team, he uses 22 gram 90% Tungsten Unicorn Contender Devon Petersen darts. |
Petersen used to use darts given to him by [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]] at the 2009 [[South African Masters (darts)|South African Masters]].<ref>[http://www.unicorn-darts.com/team/global/devon-petersen.aspx Unicorn Darts - Devon Petersen] Unicorn Darts</ref> But now with Unicorn taking him onto their team, he uses 22 gram 90% Tungsten Unicorn Contender Devon Petersen darts. |
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Revision as of 01:01, 7 February 2012
| Devon Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | The Spartan |
| Born | 4 June 1986 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Home town | Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town |
| Darts information | |
| Playing darts since | 2004 |
| Darts | 22g Unicorn Contender Devon Petersen |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on music | Dynamite by Taio Cruz |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| PDC | 2008 - present |
| Current world ranking | 116 |
| PDC premier events – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Last 32 - 2012 |
| UK Open | Last 96 - 2011 |
| Other tournament wins | |
| Tournament | Years |
| South African Masters | 2010, 2011 |
Devon Petersen (born June 04, 1986) is a South African darts player.
He qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship as the South African champion. He beat Guyana's Norman Madhoo 4-3 in the preliminary round with big checkouts including a 136 and a 146. In beating Madhoo, he earned a place in the first round proper, where he would play Jamie Caven. Despite winning the first set, Petersen lost by 3 sets to 1.[1]
Petersen won the South African Open in 2010 by defeating Les Francis after losing in 2009 to the same player.
He qualified for the 2011 PDC Pro Tour as one of four semi-finalists from the second day of the Pro Tour's Q School.[2] Since turning professional, Petersen has left South Africa to live in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, and signed a sponsorship deal with leading darts manufacturer Unicorn.[3]
Petersen retained the South African Open in 2011 to qualify for the 2012 PDC World Darts Championship,[4] where he edged out José Oliveira de Sousa 4-3 (legs) in the preliminary round to reach the last 64 for the second successive year. Petersen played Steve Brown in the first round and found himself 0-2 in the best-of-five-sets match. However, he found his form to level the match and won four legs in a row in the deciding set to make it to the last 32. Petersen said after the win that it was a "dream come true" and that he was sure he had more in him.[5] He played Gary Anderson in the second round and played the best he has in front of the television cameras. However, the class of his opponent came through and he lost 2-4, with Anderson stating after the match that "Devon became very tough for me". Petersen himself said that he would "work hard and come back a better player".[6]
He represented South Africa with Shawn Hogan in the 2012 PDC World Cup of Darts and together they defeated Spain 5–2 in the first round before causing a shock by knocking out number 4 seeds Scotland in the second round in a sudden death leg. They played Wales in the quarter finals and were beaten 1–3. Petersen prematurely celebrated as he thought he had taken his country to the semi-finals by hitting double 16. However, he had miscounted and they were out of the tournament moments later when Richie Burnett secured the winning double.[7]
Petersen used to use darts given to him by Phil Taylor at the 2009 South African Masters.[8] But now with Unicorn taking him onto their team, he uses 22 gram 90% Tungsten Unicorn Contender Devon Petersen darts.
References
- ^ http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?tag=devon-petersen
- ^ Qualifying School Day Two PDC.tv
- ^ Darting Devon for Petersen! Unicorn Darts
- ^ Petersen's South African Joy PDC.tv
- ^ "World Championship - Night Seven". PDC. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
- ^ "World Championship - Day 11". PDC. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ "Cash Converters World Cup Quarter-Finals Round-Up". PDC. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ Unicorn Darts - Devon Petersen Unicorn Darts
External links
- Player profile on Devon Petersen from Dartsdatabase
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