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World Champion and world number one Michael van Gerwen began his Premier League title defence in sensational style by claiming an incredible whitewash win over Phil Taylor.
van Gerwen performed brilliantly, averaging over 109, to defeat the man he displaced from the top of the PDC Order of Merit 7-0 at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. (more…)
World class stars Michael van Gerwen and Simon Whitlock will bring extra gloss to the life of one darts fan around the UK – should they hit a perfect finish during the Premier League.
Leading trade paint manufacturer Leyland Paints sponsor two of the biggest names in the sport and have provided the ideal incentive for either player to turn on the style during the 16-week tour of the United Kingdom, which starts in Liverpool on Thursday night. (more…)
Michael van Gerwen is no stranger to trebles and the newly crowned World Champion collected three honours at the PDC Awards Dinner on Monday Evening, while Simon Whitlock also scooped a prize.
World number one van Gerwen was awarded Pro Tour Player of the Year, Fans Player of the Year and the prestigious PDC Player of the Year title.
“It’s been an amazing year for me and I’d like to thank everyone who has made this happen, because this is a fantastic moment for me to be named as Player of the Year,” said van Gerwen, who won the the Premier League, Dubai Masters and Players Championship Finals before lifting the World Championship trophy on New Year’s Day.
“I’ve worked so hard for this and to be World Champion and number one in the world is amazing. I know what it’s like to be ranked number 35 in the world and I’ve put a lot of work in to get to where I am now.
“I want to stay here but I know it will be very difficult this year.”
Australian ace Whitlock, who is now ranked third on the Order of Merit, won the award for the PDC Televised Performance of the Year for his amazing comeback win against Jamie Caven in the European Championship.
It was also a special evening for legendary darts commentator John Gwynne, who was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame.
By Chris Murphy
Michael van Gerwen is the 2014 World Darts Champion and the new world number one.
van Gerwen fulfilled his darting destiny by defeating Peter Wright 7-4 in the World Championship final at London’s Alexandra Palace on New Year’s Day. (more…)
Michael van Gerwen claimed an astounding World Championship semi-final victory against Adrian Lewis to edge closer to realising his title dream.
The Dutch ace, who will become the new world number one if he defeats Peter Wright on New Year’s Day, took just 40 minutes to complete a six-set whitewash over the two-time World Champion on Monday. (more…)
Simon Whitlock fought off Ian White to reach the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship,while James Wade and Michael van Gerwen moved into the quarter-finals on Saturday. (more…)
Simon Whitlock and Mark Webster won through to the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship with victories at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday.
Whitlock is yet to drop a set in the tournament after seeing off Kevin Painter in the afternoon session, while Webster enjoyed a brilliant triumph over Raymond van Barneveld. (more…)
James Wade and Mark Webster both earned victories as the first round of the World Championship concluded on Thursday evening at London’s Alexandra Palace. (more…)
Simon Whitlock, Michael van Gerwen and Vincent van der Voort all won through to the second round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday evening. (more…)
Darts stars James Wade and Simon Whitlock will have the backing of BetVictor when they arrow in to Alexandra Palace for the 2014 World Championship.
‘The Machine’ and ‘The Wizard’ will be sporting the BetVictor logo on their shirts throughout the biggest tournament in the sport after entering a new sponsorship deal. (more…)
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