People are criticizing the World Darts Championship schedule for being unfair and unacceptable.

Kim Huybrechts is gearing up for his 14th appearance at the World Darts Championship this year. However, the seasoned player is not too pleased with the tournament's schedule. He believes it is unfair that a player has to compete twice on the opening night at Alexandra Palace.

In recent years, it has become the norm for the winner of the first match to return later that evening to take on the defending champion. This year, we will see Frenchman Thibault Tricole face off against Australian Joe Comito on the north London stage. The victor of this match will then have to play again just a few hours later against Luke Humphries.

Huybrechts, also known as "The Hurricane", feels that this is too much to ask of any player. He compares it to the underdog facing two top teams in one night, like Club Brugge playing against both Liverpool and Manchester City. In an interview with the Double Top podcast, Huybrechts expressed his frustration with the schedule, calling it "outrageous" and "unacceptable".

He goes on to explain that, in all his years of playing, there has only been one instance where the reigning champion was eliminated in the first round. And even then, it was a rare occurrence. Huybrechts believes that the other 94 players in the tournament have an advantage, as they have a day or more to rest and prepare for their next match.

Huybrechts also points out the unfairness for players like Tricole and Comito, who have to face the defending champion on such short notice. He believes that in no other sport would a player be expected to compete against the best in the world with only an hour and a half of rest.

Despite his concerns, Huybrechts will also be in action on the opening night, playing against Irishman Keane Barry in the first round. The winner of this match will then have the daunting task of facing Gerwyn Price in the second round on Monday night.

In conclusion, Huybrechts hopes that the tournament organizers will reconsider the schedule in the future for the fairness of all players. He believes that the world champion should not necessarily have to play on the first day, as it is not a level playing field.

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