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The Sun
13-05-2025
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Michael van Gerwen PULLS OUT of tournament at last minute after shock first round exit as pal gives worrying update
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has withdrawn from the Players Championship 16. It comes following his first round exit in the previous stage of the Players Championship, with his pal claiming the "belief isn't there". Van Gerwen, 36, was beaten 6-5 by outside Dominik Gruellich. It is the sixth first-round loss of this year's PDC ProTour for the Green Machine, who has lacked his usual form. His compatriot Vincent van der Voort is a little concerned, as Van Gerwen is failing to show the attributes that made him one of the world's best. Van der Voort said on the Darts Draait Door podcast: "When I see how things are going, the belief just isn't there. "His presence is lacking, there's no aggression or passion in his game. "It's just about throwing at the board and hoping for the best." Van Gerwen's form means he is also at risk of missing out on qualifying for the finals night of Premier League Darts. He currently occupies the final spot in the top four, but is just one point ahead of Nathan Aspinall. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Sun
11-05-2025
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‘I was stunned' – Darts icon lifts lid on Michael van Gerwen backstage bust-up with Dutch ace throwing rival over table
DARTS star Kim Huybrechts has lifted the lid on a crazy backstage bust-up that saw Michael van Gerwen throw a rival over a table. The Belgian recalled the story when appearing on the Darts Draait Door podcast. 3 3 Huybrechts explained how he and the three-time World Champion had been warming up ahead of a tournament with Rowby-John Rodriguez. The 39-year-old claimed: "It all started when Michael and I were practising together with the Austrian player Rowby-John Rodriguez before a tournament. "Rowby was winding Michael up by throwing very slowly. Michael was due to play his match soon, so he asked him to speed up. "But instead, Rowby provoked him even more by throwing even slower and chatting to me in between. "Michael probably should've just gone to another board to continue his warm-up, but that was never going to happen. "He's a stubborn guy. It escalated into a confrontation and they ended up nose to nose. Michael used a bit too much brute force and flung Rowby straight over the table." The incident itself happened in front of several players, while Mighty Mike had ended up throwing Little John, 31, over a table with drinks belonging to around ten players. One of these included Van Gerwen's close friend Vincent van der Voort, who was more concerned about his spilt drink than the fight. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Huybrechts continued: "The first thing Vincent said was to ask who was going to pay for his drink. "Officials stepped in, and Vincent even tapped one on the shoulder to ask how they were going to sort out his drink. "Rowby-John was lying somewhere in the middle of it all and everyone had to hold Michael back. "I was standing there, stunned." Van Gerwen finished runner-up at the World Championships at the start of this year but later won the German Darts Grand Prix. Huybrechts himself is ranked 48th in the world, with Rodriguez ranked 151st and Van Gerwen third.
The Sun
08-05-2025
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- The Sun
‘It doesn't work like that' – Michael van Gerwen brutally warned by darts rival over taking too many holidays
VINCENT VAN DER VOORT has warned darts rival Michael van Gerwen away from taking too many holidays. The three-time world champion is hoping to return to his best after health struggles, and the emergence of breakthrough young talent such as Luke Littler, have seen his dominance wane. 2 2 And former UK Open finalist Van der Voort has been sceptical of MVCG's scheduling plans, with his Dutch compatriot set to miss next month's World Cup of Darts in favour of a holiday to Ibiza. The 49-year-old said on the Darts Draait Podcast: "Sometimes he plays really well, but then he can't keep it up. He's going to have to train hard. "He needs to put in the effort or he'll never find consistent form again. "You can't just take a holiday and expect things to fall back into place. It doesn't work like that.' Van Gerwen's jet-setting has not roundly been met only with criticism. Professional Darts Corporation Chief Executive Matt Porter showed some understanding in conversation with Online Darts. He said: "[Players] have to manage their schedule you know. "The good thing about our tournaments is that they are strong enough to survive the absence of players." Van Gerwen, 36, had a disappointing weekend at the European Grand Prix, going out early in the Round of 32. He will hope to upturn his form against Humphries in the quarter-finals of the Premier League on Thursday night. The must-win game will be a tough match-up as his opponent is currently flying in the league standings - second only to Littler. The battle for the league play-offs is fiercely contested and Van Gerwen will not be able to afford many more slip-ups.
