Van Gerwen avoids exit with fantastic comeback against Whitlock
NewsSaturday, 11 August 2018 at 14:00
Michael van Gerwen produced a fantastic comeback against Simon Whitlock to reach the semi-finals at the Melbourne Darts Masters.
The Dutchman was on the brink of a defeat, when Whitlock came 8-4 up. The Australian Ace hit 152, 120 en 170 checkouts to take four-leg lead over Van Gerwen.
Van Gerwen hit a 12-dart and 15-dart leg to reduce the deficit to 8-7. 'The Wizard' had the chance to take a 9-7 lead, but missed four darts on the doubles. The world number one took out double 19 to level the match at 8-8.
In the 17th leg, Whitlock missed another three doubles and was punished again by Van Gerwen, who hit double 1 to lead 9-8. 'Mighty Mike' then took out double 5 to complete his comeback.
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Saturday August 11
Schedule of Play
Quarter-Finals
Rob Cross (96.57) 9-10 (100.33) Michael Smith
Peter Wright (101.91) 10-4 (97.16) Raymond van Barneveld
Gary Anderson (95.58) 10-7 (90.91) Damon Heta
Michael van Gerwen (100.20) 10-8 (93.96) Simon Whitlock
Best of 19 legs
https://twitter.com/DartsMelbourne/status/1028259708967170048
Van Gerwen hit a 12-dart and 15-dart leg to reduce the deficit to 8-7. 'The Wizard' had the chance to take a 9-7 lead, but missed four darts on the doubles. The world number one took out double 19 to level the match at 8-8.
In the 17th leg, Whitlock missed another three doubles and was punished again by Van Gerwen, who hit double 1 to lead 9-8. 'Mighty Mike' then took out double 5 to complete his comeback.
Click here for more information about this tournament.
Saturday August 11
Schedule of Play
Quarter-Finals
Rob Cross (96.57) 9-10 (100.33) Michael Smith
Peter Wright (101.91) 10-4 (97.16) Raymond van Barneveld
Gary Anderson (95.58) 10-7 (90.91) Damon Heta
Michael van Gerwen (100.20) 10-8 (93.96) Simon Whitlock
Best of 19 legs
https://twitter.com/DartsMelbourne/status/1028259708967170048
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