2017 International Darts Open
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Dates22–24 September 2017
VenueSACHSENarena
LocationRiesa, Germany
Organisation(s)Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
| 2017 International Darts Open | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 22–24 September 2017 | ||
| Venue | SACHSENarena | ||
| Location | Riesa, Germany | ||
| Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
| Format | Legs First to 6 legs | ||
| Prize fund | £135,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £25,000 | ||
| High checkout | 170 Rob Cross | ||
| Champion(s) | |||
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The 2017 International Darts Open was the eleventh of twelve PDC European Tour events on the 2017 PDC Pro Tour. The tournament took place at the SACHSENarena, Riesa, Germany, from 22 to 24 September 2017. It featured a field of 48 players and £135,000 in prize money, with £25,000 going to the winner.
Mensur Suljović was the defending champion after defeating Kim Huybrechts 6–5 in the final of the 2016 tournament, but he was defeated 6–5 in the third round by Gerwyn Price.
Peter Wright then went on to win the contest, defeating Kim Huybrechts 6–5 in the final.
This is how the prize money is divided:
| Stage (num. of players) | Prize money | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £25,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £10,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £6,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £4,000 |
| Third round losers | (8) | £3,000 |
| Second round losers | (16) | £2,000 |
| First round losers | (16) | £1,000 |
| Total | £135,000 | |