SIMON WHITLOCK enjoyed his best run of the year so far as he reached the final of the inaugural Danish Darts Open in Copenhagen.

The former European Champion defeated Jermaine Wattimena, Ricky Evans, Mervyn King and Steve West before being denied a second European Tour title by Mensur Suljovic in the decider.

The run was well timed by Whitlock, who feels like he his finding his best form ahead of next month’s World Matchplay.

“I’m getting better as the year goes on,” said the world number eight.

“That bodes well for the second half of the year with all the big TV tournaments coming up. I’m really excited about what I can achieve.”