Michael van Gerwen was eliminated on Wednesday in the second round of the World Matchplay. The Dutch darter lost in an exciting party of Josh Rock: 11-13. Jermaine Wattimena and Dirk van Duijvenbode also went down.
Van Gerwen took a 3-0 lead in Blackpool, but then had more and more trouble with the Northern Irish Rock. De Brabander survived a first game arrow, after which it was ready a few legs later.
With regard to the average, Van Gerwen did not have much reason to be dissatisfied. He recorded an acceptable 97.31 points per three arrows. Rock was on the decisive sharper and had a average of 95.16 points.
Earlier in the evening, Jermaine Wattimena and Dirk van Duijvenbode were also eliminated. Wattimena led 7-3 against world champion Luke Littler, but lost 11-13. Van Duijvenbode went down against Andrew Gilding (5-11).
This makes it a gloomy day for the Dutch darts at the World Matchplay. Gian van Veen is the only fellow countryman in the quarterfinals. He will compete against James Wade on Thursday.
The World Matchplay is one of the most important tournaments on the darts calendar. It is also called the ‘Summer WK’.
Michael van Gerwen was Eliminated in the Second Round of the World Matchplay on Wednesday. The Dutch Darts Player Lost in An Exciting Match Against Josh Rock: 11-13. Jermaine Wattimena and Dirk van Duijvenbode also Lost.
Van Gerwen Did Take A 3-0 Lead in Blackpool, but then had Increasing Difficulty with Northern Irishman Rock. The Brabander Survived an Initial Match Dart, after which it was about a few legs later.
Regarding Averages, Van Gerwen had Little Reason to Be Dissatffied. He recorded an acceptable 97.31 points per three darts. Rock was Sharper in the Decisive moment and had an Average or 95.16 points.
Earlier in the Evening, Jermaine Wattimena and Dirk van Duijvenbode Were also Eliminated. Wattimena was leading 7-3 Against World Champion Luke Littler, but Lost 11-13. Van Duijvenbode Lost to Andrew Gilding (5-11).
That makes it a gloomy day for dutch darts at the world matchplay. Gian van Veen is the only Dutchman in The Quarterfinals. There, he will face James Wade on Thursday.
The World Matchplay is One of the Most Important Tournaments on the Darts Calendar. It is also called the ‘Summer World Championship’.