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Szabo claimed the 2010 New Zealand National Championship by beating Koha Kokiri 4–0 in the final.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dartsdatabase.co.uk/EventResults.aspx?EventKey=2687 | title=2010 New Zealand National Championships Results | publisher=Darts Database | accessdate=9 December 2014}}</ref> |
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He qualified for the [[2014 PDC World Darts Championship]] after winning the New Zealand National Championship in July 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdc.tv/news/article/92qlebzsainl1uirjr5otclnc/title/Szabo%20Wins%20New%20Zealand%20Championship |title=Szabo wins New Zealand championship |date=15 July 2013 |website=http://www.pdc.tv/ |publisher= |accessdate=15 December 2013}}</ref> |
He qualified for the [[2014 PDC World Darts Championship]] after winning the New Zealand National Championship in July 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdc.tv/news/article/92qlebzsainl1uirjr5otclnc/title/Szabo%20Wins%20New%20Zealand%20Championship |title=Szabo wins New Zealand championship |date=15 July 2013 |website=http://www.pdc.tv/ |publisher= |accessdate=15 December 2013}}</ref> |
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After beating England's Ian Moss 4–3 in the preliminary round he led [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]] 1–0 in sets and 1–0 in legs before losing 3–1 in sets, in the first round. His performance received high praise from numerous darts pundits including [[Wayne Mardle]], and from Taylor himself.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11172594 | title=Wellington builder stuns the world of darts | date=14 December 2013 | work= New Zealand Herald | accessdate=15 December 2013 | first1=Rebecca | last1=Quilliam | first2=Chris | last2=Reed }}</ref> In June, Szabo made his debut in the [[2014 PDC World Cup of Darts|World Cup of Darts]] as he represented New Zealand with [[Craig Caldwell]] and they lost 5–3 to Spain in the first round.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/news/article/13ot1jnntsvt21nv34y1z7tv3u/title/bwin-world-cup-of-darts-first-round | title=bwin World Cup of Darts First Round | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref> |
After beating England's Ian Moss 4–3 in the preliminary round he led [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]] 1–0 in sets and 1–0 in legs before losing 3–1 in sets, in the first round. His performance received high praise from numerous darts pundits including [[Wayne Mardle]], and from Taylor himself.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11172594 | title=Wellington builder stuns the world of darts | date=14 December 2013 | work= New Zealand Herald | accessdate=15 December 2013 | first1=Rebecca | last1=Quilliam | first2=Chris | last2=Reed }}</ref> In June, Szabo made his debut in the [[2014 PDC World Cup of Darts|World Cup of Darts]] as he represented New Zealand with [[Craig Caldwell]] and they lost 5–3 to Spain in the first round.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/news/article/13ot1jnntsvt21nv34y1z7tv3u/title/bwin-world-cup-of-darts-first-round | title=bwin World Cup of Darts First Round | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Szabo was defeated 6–1 by [[John Weber (darts player)|John Weber]] in the final of the Warilla Bowls Club Open and Weber was also the winner when the pair met in the final of the Oceanic Masters, this time triumphing 8–2.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dartsdatabase.co.uk/EventResults.aspx?EventKey=5902 | title=2014 Warilla Bowls Club Open Results | publisher=Darts Database | accessdate=9 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pdc.tv/news/article/187fxp795xad71omi6atd2387y/title/weber-wins-2014-oceanic-masters | title=Weber Wins 2014 Oceanic Masters | publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] | accessdate=9 December 2014}}</ref> |
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==World Championship results== |
==World Championship results== |
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Revision as of 01:38, 10 December 2014
| Rob Szabo | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 29 October 1965 New Zealand |
| Darts information | |
| Playing darts since | 1988 |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| BDO | 2002-2013 |
| PDC | 2013– |
| PDC premier events – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Last 64: 2014 |
| Other tournament wins | |
| Tournament | Years |
| DPNZ Capital Open New Zealand National Championships PDC World New Zealand Qualifying Event | 2013 2010 2013 |
Rob Szabo (born 29 October 1965)[1] is a darts player from New Zealand.
Career
Szabo claimed the 2010 New Zealand National Championship by beating Koha Kokiri 4–0 in the final.[2]
He qualified for the 2014 PDC World Darts Championship after winning the New Zealand National Championship in July 2013.[3] After beating England's Ian Moss 4–3 in the preliminary round he led Phil Taylor 1–0 in sets and 1–0 in legs before losing 3–1 in sets, in the first round. His performance received high praise from numerous darts pundits including Wayne Mardle, and from Taylor himself.[4] In June, Szabo made his debut in the World Cup of Darts as he represented New Zealand with Craig Caldwell and they lost 5–3 to Spain in the first round.[5] Szabo was defeated 6–1 by John Weber in the final of the Warilla Bowls Club Open and Weber was also the winner when the pair met in the final of the Oceanic Masters, this time triumphing 8–2.[6][7]
World Championship results
PDC
- 2014: First round (lost to Phil Taylor 1-3)
Personal Life
Szabo is a semi-pro darts player and earns a full-time living as a builder.
References
- ^ "Rob Szabo". http://www.pumadarts.com/. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "2010 New Zealand National Championships Results". Darts Database. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Szabo wins New Zealand championship". http://www.pdc.tv/. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Quilliam, Rebecca; Reed, Chris (14 December 2013). "Wellington builder stuns the world of darts". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "bwin World Cup of Darts First Round". PDC. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ "2014 Warilla Bowls Club Open Results". Darts Database. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Weber Wins 2014 Oceanic Masters". PDC. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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