The Welsh Open Ladies Pairs at Pontins Sand Bay provided a day of top-quality darts, and it was the pairing of Lorraine Hyde and Eve Watson who came out on top, claiming the 2025 title with a hard-fought 5–3 victory over Rachel Kingdon and Rhian O’Sullivan in the final.
Hyde and Watson showed composure and teamwork throughout the match, handling the pressure in key legs to edge out their experienced opponents in a thrilling contest. Their consistency on the trebles and clinical finishing in the closing stages secured the win and the prestigious trophy.
In the semi-finals, Kingdon and O’Sullivan booked their spot in the final with a strong 3–1 victory over the pairing of Paula Jacklin and Kirsi Viinikainen, while Hyde and Watson survived a close 3–2 battle against Sarah Teesdale and Paula Yeoman to advance.
Match Results:
Final: Lorraine Hyde / Eve Watson 5–3 Rachel Kingdon / Rhian O’Sullivan
Semi-final: Rachel Kingdon / Rhian O’Sullivan 3–1 Paula Jacklin / Kirsi Viinikainen
Semi-final: Lorraine Hyde / Eve Watson 3–2 Sarah Teesdale / Paula Yeoman
The win marks a memorable moment for Hyde and Watson, who combined perfectly under pressure to lift the 2025 Welsh Open Ladies Pairs title in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Pontins Sand Bay.
