Michael van Gerwen came from 2-0 behind to beat Simon Whitlock in tonight's opening fixture in the Premier League Darts.
Whitlock has made a habit of finishing chances in this years Premier League, and he started today in the same fashion. Missing bullseye for a 170 in the opener, but taking the leg in the next visit. The Wizard also broke the throw in the second leg after MvG missed a dart at double 20, the first of 14 missed darts at a double.
The world number one responded by breaking his opponent back in 13 darts, before levelling up with a 14-dart leg. The match stayed competitive throughout, with Whitlock clinging on to the tail of MvG as he tried to kick on.
The Dutchman eventually broke the shackles at 4-4. A scrappy 19 dart hold of throw was followed by a 15 and a 14 darter to seal victory for a clearly frustrated Mighty Mike.
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The world number one responded by breaking his opponent back in 13 darts, before levelling up with a 14-dart leg. The match stayed competitive throughout, with Whitlock clinging on to the tail of MvG as he tried to kick on.
The Dutchman eventually broke the shackles at 4-4. A scrappy 19 dart hold of throw was followed by a 15 and a 14 darter to seal victory for a clearly frustrated Mighty Mike.
https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/971833375529947136
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- 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
- Nobody cares about averages, the only record he'll take from Phil and its meaningless. Winning tournaments is the only importance of darts and nobody will ever eclipse Phil in any meaningful way. What does an average pay or warrant any success, this proves that, yet people still bang on about them.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024