“I don’t usually get bothered when I get beat. But I was spitting blood.” 🏴Gary Anderson talks about the defeat that sparked his two-year World Championship domination. 📸 @taylanningpix #darts oche180.com/2742-2/
Gary Anderson recalls 'spitting blood' after painful defeat against Michael van Gerwen at World Darts Championships
PDCThursday, 07 December 2023 at 09:00
Gary Anderson had to spit blood after losing to Michael van Gerwen during the 2014 World Darts Championship. This remarkable confession was chronicled by Oche180.
They attended the "Night of Champions," an evening hosted by the PDC featuring the 11 world champions in the history of this association. There, Anderson made a striking anecdote from the books.
Anderson faced Van Gerwen in the third round at the 2014 World Darts Championship. 'The Flying Scotsman' was leading 3-1 in sets, but eventually lost 4-3 in sets.
''I was 3-1 up, first to four. I’m cruising. Next thing I know I’m shaking the man’s hand. I don’t usually get bothered when I get beat. But I was spitting blood."
It provided enormous motivation for Anderson, who went on to win the next two editions of the World Darts Championship. ''I was absolutely pissed right off. I said that ain’t going to happen again. I stuck to my word. I went back to practice board and I put the time in.”
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