Michael van Gerwen has set his sights on winning the Grand Slam of Darts for the third time in a row.
The Dutch ace cruised past James Wade in last year's final in Wolverhampton, a year after beating Phil Taylor to claim the title for the first time.
And the PDC world number one is confident of building on his recent World Series of Darts victory.
"I'm feeling great after the last couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to the Grand Slam," he told pdc.tv.
"I've won it for the last two years and it would be great to make it three, but I can't look too far ahead."
Van Gerwen kicks off his Grand Slam campaign on Saturday evening, as he takes on Ross Montgomery.
"I know I'm playing well but I have to make sure I prepare for every match because the group games are short and you need to make a fast start.
"I'm only focusing on the game against Ross because you can't afford to look any further. I've not played him for a long time but he's a good player."
As well as PDC star Montgomery, van Gerwen will take on Rob Cross in Group A.
Mighty Mike recently defeated PDC rising star Cross in the European Championship final.
Joe Murnan completes the group. Games are best of nine legs, with the top two players qualifying.
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The Dutch ace cruised past James Wade in last year's final in Wolverhampton, a year after beating Phil Taylor to claim the title for the first time.
And the PDC world number one is confident of building on his recent World Series of Darts victory.
"I'm feeling great after the last couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to the Grand Slam," he told pdc.tv.
"I've won it for the last two years and it would be great to make it three, but I can't look too far ahead."
Van Gerwen kicks off his Grand Slam campaign on Saturday evening, as he takes on Ross Montgomery.
"I know I'm playing well but I have to make sure I prepare for every match because the group games are short and you need to make a fast start.
"I'm only focusing on the game against Ross because you can't afford to look any further. I've not played him for a long time but he's a good player."
As well as PDC star Montgomery, van Gerwen will take on Rob Cross in Group A.
Mighty Mike recently defeated PDC rising star Cross in the European Championship final.
Joe Murnan completes the group. Games are best of nine legs, with the top two players qualifying.
https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/927916312994701314
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- When Littler has at least five ranking Majors he’s in the discussion, until then, forget it.Mysstree14-11-2024
- This is the difference between other players and Phil Taylor. Phil would be completely motivated even before his walk on and didn't need anything else to do so.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024
- Still impressive though. Also literally everyone cares about averages that's what makes darts fascinating.medinabello14-11-2024
- BS he won a Euro Tour during this down period something that not many players can say. Dobey, Noppy, DvD, Ross Smith to name just a few.medinabello14-11-2024
- Maybe the supposed top players are burnt out from the endless travelling and tournaments, I just don't think they have the dedication or outright desire to win. I think they are more interested in the money and being popular, just keeping their rankings steady. The only thing that mattered to Phil Taylor was winning, not winning a few games to top up the money pot and seeking the fans attention. Maybe there is too many tournaments now and the enthusiasm is gone. This year especially has seen so many different winners and unexpected draws and line ups.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024