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His performance during the European Championship and other Pro Tour Events secured him a place in the top 16 of the PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit and thus a place in the [[2012 PDC World Darts Championship|World Championships]] for the first time. Huybrechts had a fantastic debut in the tournament as he managed to reach the quarter-finals. He enjoyed a dream first round match by defeating [[Brendan Dolan]] 3-0, with the Irishman only picking up two legs during the match<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2551711,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Four | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=December 18, 2011 | accessdate=December 18, 2011}}</ref> and continued his fine form to beat [[James Richardson (darts player)|James Richardson]] 4-1 in the second round.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2558647,00.html | title=World Championship - Day Ten | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 30, 2011}}</ref> He dropped the first set in the last 16 against [[Paul Nicholson (darts player)|Paul Nicholson]], but then went on an incredible run by winning 12 of the next 14 legs to triumph 4-1.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2560198,00.html | title=World Championship - Day 12 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 30, 2011}}</ref> His tournament was ended in the last 8 by [[Andy Hamilton (darts player)|Andy Hamilton]] as he lost 2-5 with a 91.7 average, over 10 points lower than his opponents. Huybrechts revealed after the match that his performances had earned him new sponsors, which will help him play all the tournaments on the PDC circuit for two years and admitted that it was his "biggest achievement of his career to date".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2561291,00.html | title=World Championship Quarter-Finals | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 30, 2011}}</ref> |
His performance during the European Championship and other Pro Tour Events secured him a place in the top 16 of the PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit and thus a place in the [[2012 PDC World Darts Championship|World Championships]] for the first time. Huybrechts had a fantastic debut in the tournament as he managed to reach the quarter-finals. He enjoyed a dream first round match by defeating [[Brendan Dolan]] 3-0, with the Irishman only picking up two legs during the match<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2551711,00.html | title=World Championship - Night Four | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | date=December 18, 2011 | accessdate=December 18, 2011}}</ref> and continued his fine form to beat [[James Richardson (darts player)|James Richardson]] 4-1 in the second round.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2558647,00.html | title=World Championship - Day Ten | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 30, 2011}}</ref> He dropped the first set in the last 16 against [[Paul Nicholson (darts player)|Paul Nicholson]], but then went on an incredible run by winning 12 of the next 14 legs to triumph 4-1.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2560198,00.html | title=World Championship - Day 12 | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 30, 2011}}</ref> His tournament was ended in the last 8 by [[Andy Hamilton (darts player)|Andy Hamilton]] as he lost 2-5 with a 91.7 average, over 10 points lower than his opponents. Huybrechts revealed after the match that his performances had earned him new sponsors, which will help him play all the tournaments on the PDC circuit for two years and admitted that it was his "biggest achievement of his career to date".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2561291,00.html | title=World Championship Quarter-Finals | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=December 30, 2011}}</ref> |
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He then represented Belgium with [[Kurt van de Rijck]] in the [[2012 PDC World Cup of Darts]] and reached the quarter-finals, where they were defeated by Australia 1–3, having beaten Sweden in the second round.<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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Revision as of 01:04, 7 February 2012
| Kim Huybrechts | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | The Hurricane |
| Born | 16 November 1985 Belgium |
| Home town | Antwerp |
| Darts information | |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on music | Thunderstruck by AC/DC |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| BDO | 2006 - 2011 |
| PDC | 2011 - present |
| WDF | 2006 - 2011 |
| Current world ranking | 44 |
| WDF major events – best performances | |
| World Masters | Last 16, 2009 |
| PDC premier events – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Quarterfinals, 2012 |
| European Ch'ship | Quarterfinals, 2011 |
| Other tournament wins | |
| Tournament | Years |
| Belgium Gold Cup Flanders Open | 2007 2008 |
Kim Huybrechts (born 16 November 1985)[1] is a Belgian darts player currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation events.
Playing Career
Huybrechts reached the last 16 of the 2009 Winmau World Masters, losing 1-3 to Steve West on his televised debut.
In September 2010, he was a quarter-finalist at a PDC Pro Tour Players Championship in Nuland.[2] Later that year, he narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2011 BDO World Darts Championship, losing to Arno Merk in the final qualifying round.[3]
In May 2011, he reached the semi-finals of a Players Championship in Vienna. He lost 5-6 to Denis Ovens, having missed three match darts.[4] This result helped him to qualify for the 2011 European Championship via the European Order of Merit. In the first round, Huybrechts defeated Spain's Antonio Alcinas 6-2. He then beat Wes Newton 10-8 in the second round to book his place in the quarter-finals, where he narrowly lost 8-10 to world champion Adrian Lewis.
His performance during the European Championship and other Pro Tour Events secured him a place in the top 16 of the PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit and thus a place in the World Championships for the first time. Huybrechts had a fantastic debut in the tournament as he managed to reach the quarter-finals. He enjoyed a dream first round match by defeating Brendan Dolan 3-0, with the Irishman only picking up two legs during the match[5] and continued his fine form to beat James Richardson 4-1 in the second round.[6] He dropped the first set in the last 16 against Paul Nicholson, but then went on an incredible run by winning 12 of the next 14 legs to triumph 4-1.[7] His tournament was ended in the last 8 by Andy Hamilton as he lost 2-5 with a 91.7 average, over 10 points lower than his opponents. Huybrechts revealed after the match that his performances had earned him new sponsors, which will help him play all the tournaments on the PDC circuit for two years and admitted that it was his "biggest achievement of his career to date".[8]
He then represented Belgium with Kurt van de Rijck in the 2012 PDC World Cup of Darts and reached the quarter-finals, where they were defeated by Australia 1–3, having beaten Sweden in the second round.[9]
World Championship performances
PDC
- 2012: Quarter Final (lost to Andy Hamilton 2-5)
References
- ^ "Achter de Oche met Kim Huybrechts". Retrieved December 28, 2011.
- ^ Wade Snaps Up Dutch Win PDC.tv
- ^ "2011 BDO Hull qualifier". dartsdatabase.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ Part Defies Heat For Vienna Victory PDC.tv
- ^ "World Championship - Night Four". PDC. December 18, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
- ^ "World Championship - Day Ten". PDC. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "World Championship - Day 12". PDC. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "World Championship Quarter-Finals". PDC. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "Cash Converters World Cup Quarter-Finals Round-Up". PDC. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
External links
- Player profile for Kim Huybrechts from Dartsdatabase
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