🏆 SMITH IS THE CHAMPION! 🇧🇭 The World Champion, world number one and now the inaugural Bahrain Darts Master! What an incredible 2023 so far for Michael Smith who takes the title in style, defeating Gerwyn Price 8-6!
"My wife told me to bring this trophy back, and I've finally got it": Smith achieves goal with Bahrain Darts Masters win
PDCSaturday, 14 January 2023 at 09:30
Michael Smith continued his winning ways with victory at the 2023 Bahrain Darts Masters, the inaugural edition of the tournament only 10 days on from winning the World Championship.
Smith spoke earlier in the tournament about wanting to win the title due to his wife wanting the trophy by the fireplace and he achieved that ambition.
"I'm delighted," said Smith. "I've got my third World Series title and my wife told me to bring this trophy back, and I've finally got it.
"I was far from perfect tonight but I've got to take my chances when they come.
"I thought it might not be my time but I dug deep and came back. Thankfully for me, Gez missed and I managed to hit the double five.
"I've got to keep taking the rough with the smooth and keep riding this wave - hopefully it continues. I'm so happy to win this and it's been a great week to visit Bahrain for the first time."
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