Danny Noppert fights back after vile social media abuse post-European Tour loss

Danny Noppert opens up on abuse after heartbreaking European Tour exit

Danny Noppert has spoken out about the torrent of online abuse he received after his second-round exit at the European Darts Open. The Dutch world No 10 lost 6-3 to Poland’s Sebastian Bialecki in Leverkusen on 12 July 2026, a result he called one that will haunt him forever.

What happened in Leverkusen?

Noppert’s run at the European Darts Open ended abruptly when he was beaten 6-3 by Bialecki in the second round. The defeat came just months after he reached the final of the German Darts Grand Prix earlier in 2026. Noppert, 33, has been a mainstay on the PDC circuit since 2018 and owns five Players Championship titles.

The abuse that followed

After the match, Noppert posted on Instagram to highlight the messages he received. One user wrote: “Whis your mom die in cancer and your family too.” Noppert revealed he lost his mother to cancer years ago. “Unfortunately I have indeed lost my mother to cancer,” he wrote. “And that will haunt me for the rest of my life.”

Why this matters for Danny Noppert

The abuse underscores the darker side of professional sport, where fans can turn on players after a bad day. Noppert’s response-publicly calling out the messages-shows his refusal to stay silent. Sky Sports has pledged to tackle online hate, urging readers to report abusive posts via email with screenshots.

What comes next for Noppert?

Noppert remains a key figure on the PDC Tour. His next events will test his resilience after this heavy loss. The European Darts Open loss adds pressure ahead of the upcoming World Matchplay, where Noppert has been a regular contender. His focus now is to bounce back and prove his class under fire.