Michael van Gerwen looks to kick off 2018 in style at The Masters
NewsFriday, 26 January 2018 at 13:00
World number one Michael van Gerwen has got a historic win at The Masters in his sights.
The Milton Keynes tournament, which brings together the world's best players, has been staged five times. The Dutchman has won three of them, all in a row. Mighty Mike could reassert his dominance of this event by making it four on the spin this weekend. After a stunning defeat to Rob Cross in the World Championship semi-final, van Gerwen will be keen to start 2018 in style.
Right now, his focus is only on The Masters, and a first round meeting with Kim Huybrechts.
"It would be wonderful to win this tournament again, but I can't look that far ahead yet," van Gerwen claimed.
"It's a fantastic tournament and it's important for every player because we all want to start the year well and this is the first one."
The two-time world champion did have time to mention his Ally Pally performance. But van Gerwen insisted that he has taken nothing but positives from an ultimately unsuccessful tournament.
"I've had a break and I'm feeling good, and I'm looking forward to playing again. I think I'm still in good form and I showed that in the World Championship, but I've got to make sure I prepare for every game," he said.
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Right now, his focus is only on The Masters, and a first round meeting with Kim Huybrechts.
"It would be wonderful to win this tournament again, but I can't look that far ahead yet," van Gerwen claimed.
"It's a fantastic tournament and it's important for every player because we all want to start the year well and this is the first one."
The two-time world champion did have time to mention his Ally Pally performance. But van Gerwen insisted that he has taken nothing but positives from an ultimately unsuccessful tournament.
"I've had a break and I'm feeling good, and I'm looking forward to playing again. I think I'm still in good form and I showed that in the World Championship, but I've got to make sure I prepare for every game," he said.
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