Michael van Gerwen fights back tears as emotional statement follows Luke Littler win
Michael van Gerwen fought back tears after the darts legend’s commanding win over Luke Littler in the World Matchplay first round
Michael van Gerwen couldn’t hide his emotions after a commanding win over Luke Littler at the World Matchplay in Blackpool.
The Dutch darts legend secured a 10-6 triumph in the opening round against his young rival, having had his nose put somewhat out of joint by Littler’s rise over the past 12 months.
The 35 year-old faced the unseeded Littler in what many considered a daunting first-round match-up, yet he emerged victorious for the sixth time in their 10 encounters, signalling that he remains a force to be reckoned with despite recent challenges.
Despite a rocky start to 2024, Van Gerwen showed signs of returning to form with an impressive 101.93 average and hitting 43.5 per cent of his doubles, setting up a tantalising second-round match against Joe Cullen. Van Gerwen has observed as Littler and world champ Luke Humphries have risen to become the sport’s leading lights in rece
nt months.
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