Denis Ovens
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Not to be confused with Denisovans, humans of an extinct species.
Denis Ovens (born 1 July 1957) is an English former professional darts player. He is nicknamed "The Heat" and is now based in Stevenage.[1] Ovens is regarded as one of the most consistent players in the circuit, though he has as yet failed to convert his form from the circuit to the big stages on television. His constant second-round exits in numerous televised tournaments have led him to be called by commentators as "The Nearly Man".
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Nickname | "The Heat" | ||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1957-07-01) 1 July 1957 (age 66) Enfield, England | ||||||||||||||||||
Home town | Stevenage, England | ||||||||||||||||||
Darts information | |||||||||||||||||||
Playing darts since | 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||
Darts | 20g LazerDarts | ||||||||||||||||||
Laterality | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||
Walk-on music | "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey | ||||||||||||||||||
Organisation (see split in darts) | |||||||||||||||||||
BDO | 1984–2000 | ||||||||||||||||||
PDC | 2000–2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
WDF major events – best performances | |||||||||||||||||||
World Ch'ship | Last 32: 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||
World Masters | Quarter Final: 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||
World Trophy | First Round: 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
PDC premier events – best performances | |||||||||||||||||||
World Ch'ship | Quarter Final: 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||
World Matchplay | Last 16: 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
World Grand Prix | Last 16: 2001, 2003, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
UK Open | Semi Final: 2010, 2011, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||
Grand Slam | Last 16: 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
European Ch'ship | Last 16: 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ch'ship League | Semi Final: 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Desert Classic | Quarter Final: 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
US Open/WSoD | Quarter Final: 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
PC Finals | Last 32: 2009, 2010, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other tournament wins | |||||||||||||||||||
Players Championships
UK Open Regionals/Qualifiers
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