Nine-dart finish the catalyst for Michael Smith's win at Ally Pally
Michael Smith said his stunning nine-dart finish in the World Championship final gave him belief he could beat Michael van Gerwen and claim a first title.
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Darts-Smith beats Van Gerwen to claim first world title
LONDON : England's Michael Smith won his first PDC World Championship title by beating Dutch three-time champion Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in the final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.
Michael Smith clinches PDC world title after final thriller against Michael van Gerwen
Michael Smith fired a stunning nine-dart finish on his way to winning the World Championship for the first time after a brilliant victory over Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace.
'No one going to stop me' announces bullish Van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen has warned Michael Smith that "no one is going to stop me" in his pursuit for a fourth World Championship title. The Dutchman booked a place in Tuesday's final against Smith after demolishing Dimitri van den Bergh 6-0 in his semi-final at Alexandra Palace. Smith, who saw off Gabriel Clemens 6-2 in his last-four tie, had vowed to take "revenge" for his 2019 defeat to Van Gerwen, but that could be a big ask given his opponent's current form.
Michael Smith into another final at the Ally Pally
Michael Smith will have another shot at winning the World Darts Championship for the first time after overcoming German Gabriel Clemens in the first of the semi-finals at the Alexander Palace.
Smith into last-four as Van den Bergh makes history
Two-time World Championship runner-up Michael Smith survived a stiff test against Stephen Bunting to progress to the last-four at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.
Michael van Gerwen books World Darts Championship last-eight spot, Rob Cross crashes out
Michael van Gerwen advanced to the quarter-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship on Friday with victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode, while fellow former champion Rob Cross bowed out.
Michael van Gerwen up and running at Alexandra Palace
Michael van Gerwen began his quest for a fourth PDC World Championship title by routing Lewy Williams, with the Dutchman dropping just one leg en route to a commanding 3-0 win.