The 2023 Cazoo Players Championship Finals begins on Friday, as reigning champion Michael van Gerwen eyes a record-extending eighth title in the event at Butlin's Minehead Resort. Tournament preview ✍👇
"I could have done a lot better in the last few TV tournaments" - Michael van Gerwen hoping to regain momentum at Players Championship Finals
PDCFriday, 24 November 2023 at 09:00
Michael van Gerwen has traveled to Minehead looking to defend his Players Championship Finals title this weekend. Historically, it is a tournament that suits 'Mighty Mike' well, as he has won seven of the previous 15 editions.
Last year he won the tournament by defeating Rob Cross in the final match. Moreover, Van Gerwen also managed to throw a nine-darter during this final.
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Van Gerwen has been somewhat less productive in recent months. At the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, the European Darts Championship and the Grand Slam of Darts, the Dutchman did not manage to make it to the last four a single time.
"I could have done a lot better in the last few TV tournaments," Van Gerwen acknowledged in conversation with the PDC website. ''You can only blame yourself, but you can't be at your best all the time."
However, Van Gerwen does not want to dwell too long on his disappointing results. With the World Darts Championship ahead of him, the world number three hopes to quickly get back into shape. "There is no point in looking back, because it's not going to bring you anything more or anything less, so I'm fully focused on a really important end to the season."
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- Cross will likely be No. 4 in the world after the world's. He's been in the quarter's or higher in 7 out of the 14 ranked TV majors in the last 2 years. Neither Williams or Cross played close to what they're capable of in this match.Matilda6224-12-2024
- Was a great match and am a fan of Scott, don't see much of him on TV. How the hell is Cross 5 in the world, he goes out almost immediately in every competition.richieburnettrocks24-12-2024
- He has Guillerme Barre Syndrome. Nerve damage due to autoimmune response. Could take him months to recover if at all.medinabello23-12-2024
- I have a nickname for him Ni I man.medinabello23-12-2024
- C'MON HEMPS!!medinabello23-12-2024
- He looks very healthy. I doubt he can run or anything. You need carbs for that. Carbs fuel your brain also. It is the preferred energy source for the brain. Carbs get broken down into glycogen fuel for your muscles. As a rider I totally need carbs. However for a dart player who doesn't need a brain or be fit this diet is perfect.medinabello23-12-2024
- F the bettors. Mugs they are. Anyone could tell this is a 50 50 game or Hempel slight favourite going on form.medinabello23-12-2024
- Hard to play slow players. Does your head in.medinabello23-12-2024
- What do you mean again?medinabello23-12-2024
- Get his wife to work so that he can retire. Do the seniors tour, Modus, exbos. He'll still be doing alright.medinabello23-12-2024