Jeffrey de Graaf captured his second PDC Tour title at Players Championship 19 in Milton Keynes, defeating Jonny Clayton 8‑5 in the final. The 35‑year‑old posted a 101.11 average against the Premier League regular, sealing a comeback win that underscored his growing consistency on the circuit.

De Graaf navigated a tough draw, rallying from 4‑2 down to beat Karel Sedlacek, then dispatching Adam Lipscombe 6‑4 and edging Josh Rock in a last‑32 thriller. Quarter‑final victories over top seed Wessel Nijman and a semi‑final 7‑6 triumph over Luke Woodhouse set up the final, earning him £15,000 and a jump to 50th in the Order of Merit.

The win marks De Graaf’s first title since his maiden crown in August 2025 and arrives as the 19th Players Championship of the season, a tournament where he had never reached a deep stage before. His victory secures a spot representing Sweden at the World Cup of Darts in June, adding national pride to his résumé.

De Graaf credited his clinical finishing, especially under pressure, for the triumph, noting a flawless day that rescued his year. With the £15,000 prize and a climb in the rankings, he now sits among the sport’s emerging contenders, poised to challenge the established elite in upcoming majors.