Smith on confidence after claiming back-to-back wins over Van Gerwen: "I'm in a good place and long may it continue"

It was significant for Smith in multiple ways as it was a first Premier League win over World Number One and it was also back-to-back after defeating him at the Belgian Darts Championship in Hasselt.

He stormed into a 5-1 lead against Van Gerwen hitting an average of 108 but Van Gerwen who appeared to have switched darts again for this match hit back to force the initiative and he took it claiming the two points.

"It's a good win and I'm happy," said Smith. "It's weird to come off against Michael and be disappointed that I didn't win by more legs, but I'm glad I got the win.

"His average was better than mine but I was quite strong on my throw and luckily enough I fell over the line. It's a big thing to beat Michael and it's hard when you're throwing at those winning doubles.

"He's still the best player in the world and it feels good, but he's not at his best at the moment. I'm in a good place, though, and long may it continue."

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