Nathan Aspinall starts his European Darts Open title defence with a dominant 6-1 victory over Mickey Mansell. In the match, Aspinall produces an average of 107, as he runs through the contest to take the win in a one-sided scoreline. The result sets the tone for his campaign to retain the European Darts Open title. Both reports highlight Aspinall’s performance level and the margin by which he wins, pointing to a strong opening showing. They also note that the match forms part of the early stages of the tournament, where players aim to build momentum and secure leads in their fixtures. The coverage agrees that Aspinall’s high scoring and consistency are central to his success against Mansell, culminating in a convincing finish at 6-1. No further details about other matches or broader tournament implications are provided in the available accounts.