Van Gerwen eases past Joyce to set up semi-final clash with Anderson

Despite losing a set on his way to the win, Van Gerwen was dominant throughout as he clinched the first two sets with a 109 average. Joyce came back to take the third set with a brilliant finish on the bullseye but barring that it was plain sailing for the World Number One. Statistics wise he averaged 101, hit five 180’s with a high checkout of 121 as he set up a mouth watering tie with Gary Anderson next. for more information about the PDC World Darts Championship, including schedules and the prize fund breakdown. Evening session schedule Luke Humphries (94.18) 1-5 (103) Michael Smith (QF) (1-3, 0-3, 3-0, 1-3, 2-3, 1-3) Michael van Gerwen (101.12) 5-1 (88.35) Ryan Joyce (QF) (3-0, 3-1, 2-3, 3-2, 3-1, 3-1)