Michael van Gerwen is a five-time champion at the World Grand Prix as it makes its debut temporarily in Leicester due to the Citywest again being out of action.
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Van Gerwen returned to winning ways recently title wise after a drought for the Green Machine and will hopefully take that winning feeling to the East Midlands.
"I'm definitely looking forward to playing in the tournament again. It's a nice tournament, it's a little bit different than normal with the double in. I fancy the tournament and for some reason, I've won it a few times so it's always nice to play that tournament.
"I had to wait nine months for a tournament victory and of course I lost a few finals and probably here and there a bit unlucky. I was struggling with my form a little bit but last week, I was glad to win the tournament in Copenhagen."
He is also confident ahead of the World Grand Prix and will look to send a message to the field.
"They all know what I'm capable of, so I don't have to prove anything. I only need to make sure I do the right things for myself and keep progressing yourself, keep trying to make it better. That's the most important thing."
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"They all know what I'm capable of, so I don't have to prove anything!"
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