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Dirk van Duijvenbode remains positive despite defeat in opening group match: "I didn't expect to reach this level already"
PDCSunday, 12 November 2023 at 10:00
Dirk van Duijvenbode was unable to win his opening group match at the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts. 'Aubergenius' went down 5-4 against Gary Anderson.
Van Duijvenbode has been struggling with a shoulder injury for a while. "So I didn't expect to reach this level already," said the 31-year-old Dutchman to Viaplay post-match. "I surprised myself with this match."
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"Average was definitely not bad, especially that one lesser leg kept me under 90 average. It went a lot better with that brace."
Despite the narrow defeat, Van Duijvenbode therefore takes the positive with him into the remainder of this tournament. "That I can make it difficult for a top player like Gary is certainly positive, although he also missed some doubles and his victory was certainly deserved. Hopefully I can raise my level some more in the coming matches and then we'll see what's still possible."
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