World Darts Championship: Michael van Gerwen cruises to victory as veteran Steve Beaton also wins ahead of retirement in 2024 | Darts News – Canada Boosts

Michael van Gerwen swept apart Keane Barry in his first match; Steve Beaton additionally gained and introduced he’ll retire subsequent 12 months; the World Darts Championship runs all the best way till the ultimate on January 3, 2024 – we’re again on Wednesday at 12.30pm, reside on Sky Sports activities Darts

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MVG hit an outstanding 167 checkout in opposition to Keane Barry of their conflict within the first spherical of the World Darts Championship.

Michael van Gerwen bought his World Darts Championship title problem off to the proper begin as he cruised to a 3-0 victory over Keane Barry on Tuesday night time.

Van Gerwen, runner-up to Michael Smith final 12 months, dropped simply two legs in opposition to the fast-paced Barry and bought higher because the match went on.

The Dutchman averaged 98.17 and hit 60 per cent of his doubles which his opponent was unable to match.

“With the finishing I’m pleased and after the first set I felt well and thought I could punish him a bit more,” Van Gerwen instructed Sky Sports activities Darts.

“But my scoring wasn’t there yet. I could have done a lot more. I’m a little bit disappointed with my scoring but the most important thing is I won my first game.

“I did OK. I am happy with my sport, the best way I threw and I used to be centered. Do not get me unsuitable it is my first match and nobody desires to lose. There’s a number of stress on me and the opposite prime boys however most significantly I’ll see everybody after Christmas once more.”

Barry had his chances early on, including seven darts at a double in the second leg of the match but missed them, allowing Van Gerwen to capitalise.

The Irishman broke his opponent’s throw at the start of the second set but MVG delivered the highest checkout of the night with a superb 167 and ramped up the pressure.

From there, it was one way traffic as Van Gerwen won the remaining legs and will play either Kim Huybrechts, Richard Veenstra or Ben Robb in the third round.

Beaton wins then announces retirement plan

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Steve Beaton began his night in style with a bullseye checkout as he won the opening set in his clash against Wessel Nijman at the World Darts Championship.

Steve Beaton won his first-round match on his 33rd consecutive World Championship appearance, beating Dutchman Wessel Nijman 3-1.

After the match, Beaton announced 2024 would be his final year on the PDC tour even if he becomes world champion this year.

“Nevertheless this event goes, I am 60 subsequent 12 months, it is a gruelling circuit and I have been married 30-odd years now and my spouse hardly sees me,” said Beaton.

“I am solely dwelling half the 12 months. Individuals do not appear to grasp how a lot you must do to hold on with the darts. It is nice in case you’re a teenager, I might have been buzzing. It is fairly draining and it will be good to spend a little bit of time at dwelling for a change.”

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Steve Beaton says he was over the moon after defeating Wessel Nijman in round 1 of the World Darts Championship.

Ricardo Pietreczko comfortably beat Mikuru Suzuki 3-0, meaning there are no more women in the tournament as Fallon Sherrock also lost at the weekend. Suzuki was far from her best and only won one leg, with just two darts at a double.

The other match of the night saw Mike De Decker also win 3-0 against Dragutin Horvat to book a spot in the second round.

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Mikuru Suzuki’s Baby Shark-inspired walk-on takes over Ally Pally in her first-round clash against Ricardo Pietreczko at the World Darts Championship.

Wade becomes first seed to exit Worlds

Earlier on Tuesday, James Wade became the biggest name to exit the World Championship after he was beaten 3-2 by Canadian Matt Campbell.

Wade took a 2-1 lead before Campbell sent the match to a deciding set and won the opening two legs. Although Wade came back to square the final set at 2-2, it was Campbell who held his nerve. Wade made a mess of his 56 checkout allowing Campbell swooped in to clinch victory on D18.

Elsewhere, Jeffrey de Graaf fought back from two sets down to defeat Ritchie Edhouse as an off-colour Keegan Brown fell to a disappointing 3-1 loss to Boris Krcmar.

Veteran Ian White was another to suffer a surprise exit to Japan’s Tomoya Goto, who was hugely impressive on his Alexandra Palace debut.

What’s happening on Wednesday at the World Darts Championship?

Peter Wright has lots of prize money to defend as the Scot targets his third title at Ally Pally

Two-time winner Peter Wright could take on Jim Williams in a blockbuster second round tie, with the Scot defending £500,000 in prize money following his triumph in the capital two years ago.

Former European Champion Ross Smith will round off the afternoon’s action, before 16-year-old Luke Littler – the newly crowned World Youth Champion – plays former Lakeside Champion Christian Kist.

The sport’s biggest event sees 96 players compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize money at Alexandra Palace. You can watch all the action live on our dedicated Sky Sports Darts channel.

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