Van Gerwen flexed his muscles, putting Littler in his place with a polished performance, averaging 101.93, with five 180s.
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN won the first-round battle of the heavyweights at the World Matchplay as he sent rival Luke Littler packing.
The Dutchman is one of the players who has had his nose put out of joint by Littler’s ascent to the top of the game, so he enjoyed his domination on the Winter Gardens stage.Michael van Gerwen produces a superb display to win his heavyweight showdown against Luke Littler!— PDC Darts July 15, 2024 He threw a barrage of trebles to reel off seven straight legs and grab the first-round tie by the throat with a 7-3 lead.Smith said: “I went backstage, went to the toilet and had a word with myself.
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