Francis Hoenselaar

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The first and, so far, sole female Dutch star to lift the Women's World Championships, Francis Hoenselaar featured in five World Championship finals before securing the title in 2009.

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A three-time World Master and World Trophy Champion, Hoenselaar also featured in the 2009 PDC Grand Slam alongside Anastasia Dobromyslova. 

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Winner of the WDF World Cup, three-time Europe Cup Champion and a remarkable 11-times Antwerp Open Champion. 

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Hoenselaar officially retired from playing in July 2014, following a scooter accident in 2012 in which she sustained serious damage to her wrist.

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Fan's were delighted when Hoenselaar recently appeared as part of the commentary team for RTL7 during the 2021 PDC World Championships.