Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Summary
Michael van Gerwen, the defending champion, lost 6-5 to Daryl Gurney in the first round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. Gurney, a late replacement player, won the deciding leg after Van Gerwen missed six chances to finish the match.Key Facts
- Michael van Gerwen was the defending champion and hoped to win his seventh title.
- Daryl Gurney led 3-0 early and then won the match 6-5.
- Van Gerwen won five legs in a row but missed six chances to win the match.
- Gurney replaced Lourence Ilagan, who withdrew from the tournament.
- Gurney will play Ross Smith in the last 16 round.
- Other winners included Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Ryan Searle, Josh Rock, and Karel Sedlacek.
- The tournament is held in Amsterdam and features top darts players from several countries.
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