With Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen will meet a super talent in the final of the World Darts Championship on Friday evening. The 17-year-old Englishman was seen in advance as one of the main candidates for the overall victory, but if it were up to the Vlijmen resident, he is the favorite. “I have shown my qualities in recent days. Now it is important to keep my head down and not make any mistakes.”
Van Gerwen impressed on Thursday evening by beating Englishman Chris Dobey 6-1 in the semi-finals. “I can be proud of myself. I also showed in this match that I can win comfortably. I didn’t get into any trouble, although I was sloppy at times. When I had to, I was there. made me very strong.”
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“A lot is possible for me.”
For Van Gerwen, only a fourth world title counts. “As long as this train keeps going, it’s nice, isn’t it? I enjoy all those fans in the hall, including many Dutch people. At the moment I only want the cup, a lot is possible for me. That cup is It’s still a long way off. In any case, it will be a nice performance against Littler. I take my hat off to him, he is a player with incredible qualities. He is also vulnerable, I have to strike at those moments.”
“I proved everyone wrong.”
The final spot follows a difficult year for Van Gerwen. In his mind, however, he was convinced that he would be there at the World Cup. “I have proven everyone wrong. I have come a long way, but I have always fought. It was not always easy and it took a lot of time and energy. This final place shows that I am capable of a lot. The most important thing is that I enjoy the sport. That pleasure has certainly not gone away. If that were the case, I will think about quitting.”
He has to play the final without the support of his family. “My son noticed that I was playing darts, but for the first time he asked my wife how the game works. Those are great moments.” That time for his family will come from Monday. “Saturday will be busy, on Sunday I have obligations at German television, but on Monday it is time for vacation.”