The 2013

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was a major tournament on the BDO/ WDF calendar for 2013. It took place from 10 to 13 October, with 10 October play at the Bonus Arena for the non-stage matches, and 11–13 October play at the

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, which hosted the stage element of the event for the third year.

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and Julie Gore both attempted to defend the titles they won in

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. Bunting was the top seed for the Men's competition after a successful year on the circuit, whilst Gore was third seed. Bunting successfully defended his title without dropping a set. In the women's event Gore was beaten in the last 16 by Maud Jackson. Deta Hedman beat Rachel Brooks 4–1 in the final.

Seeds

Men These are finalised on completion of the 2013 French Open on 31 August – 1 September. For the second consecutive year, there are 32 seeds (an increase from 8 between 2007 and 2011) with the Top 16 exempt until the Last 32 stage. #

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# Geert De Vos # Remco van Eijden #

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# Gary Robson # Ross Montgomery #

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# Jim Williams # Scott Mitchell # Paul Jennings # Benito van de Pas # Alan Norris #

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# Ron Meulenkamp #

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# John Walton # Garry Thompson # Sam Head # Michel van der Horst #

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# Tom Gregory 19th seed Paul Jennings did not attend. Women These are finalised on completion of the 2013 French Open on 31 August – 1 September. The ladies seeds enter at the start of the competition however can not play each other until the quarter-final stage. #

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# Trina Gulliver # Julie Gore #

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# Fallon Sherrock #

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There are no seedings in the boys or girls events.

Men's Draw

Last 32 onwards. Sets are best of 3 legs.

Ladies Draw

Last 8 onwards.

Boys Draw

Last 8 onwards.

Girls Draw

Last 8 onwards.

Television coverage

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are scheduled to show the final session of play of the event across Europe.

References

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