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Van Gerwen wins in 9 minutes: ‘But don’t think I’m all the way back’ | NOW

Michael van Gerwen impressed on Monday by winning 5-0 against Adam Hunt in his first group match at the Grand Slam of Darts. The Brabant number one in the world, however, wanted to temper the euphoria afterwards.

The game lasted eight minutes and fifty seconds. Van Gerwen achieved an average of 105.58 points per three arrows, but was also able to throw freely, because his opponent was unable to put the pressure on it and did not get further than an average of 88.14 points.

“It’s nice to win so quickly, but you shouldn’t think that I’m suddenly back all the way. No, there is still a lot of work to be done, but this is a step you have to take. A little confirmation that I am on the right track “, said Van Gerwen in front of the camera RTL 7.

“From here I can continue. I am ready for a tournament win again. I know better than anyone how that feels and that is why I want it so badly. I have also trained well in recent days. It all feels a lot better. , but it is time for it to be paid. “




Discharge at Michael van Gerwen during his match against Adam Hunt. (Photo: PDC / Lawrence Lustig)

‘In principle, my back is doing very well’

For the time being, Van Gerwen has had a mediocre year for him. He took the title in just one major (UK Open) and recently suffered a back injury that required extensive treatment to avoid worse.

“In principle, it is going very well with my back”, said the 31-year-old from Brabant. “I am very happy with that. I was under the roof for two days before it recovered. At an important tournament like this it is not nice to have pain in your back, but luckily it is gone.”

Van Gerwen received no questions from RTL 7 and the English media about Saturday’s fight with Jonathan Worsley at the PDC Winter Series. He was probably not allowed to answer that either, because the disciplinary committee is investigating the incident in which Worsley gave a push.

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