Michael van Gerwen failed to get past the first round at Players Championship 1, the tour ticket holders’ first PDC floor tournament of the year. Mighty Mike lost 5-6 in Barnsley against compatriot Geert Nentjens. Van Gerwen is number three in the world, Nentjens occupies 72nd place.
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Van Gerwen immediately down at Players Championship 1, Van Barneveld also loses round to compatriot
