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Chris Dobey shines in Rotterdam to earn long-awaited Premier League triumph
On night 11 of the Premier League in Rotterdam, Chris Dobey secured his first nightly win in two years with a 6-2 victory over Stephen Bunting, who had previously defeated Luke Littler in the semi-finals. Littler, after a close match with Rob Cross, struggled in the semi-final against Bunting, ultimately falling 3-2 behind and unable to complete a comeback. Dobey dominated the final, capitalizing on Bunting's missed opportunities, to claim victory and express his determination...
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