DANNY NOPPERT conjured a brilliant nine-darter despite throwing up FIVE times before his match. The Freeze, 35, took on Dimitri Van den Bergh at the UK Open. AdvertisementAlready leading 9-4, Noppert sealed progression to the next round with a nine-darter. The world No11 beamed but gave an otherwise understated celebration before embracing his Belgian compatriot Van den Bergh. Posting on Facebook after the match, Noppert revealed the extent of his illness.

Source: The Times March 07, 2026 02:10 UTC