Triple of a special kind for darts star van Gerwen

The proud champion Michael van Gerwen hugged the Phil Taylor Trophy, then made big announcements alongside final loser Gerwyn Price. “We will clean up the field together, don’t worry,” van Gerwen announced after the 18:14 in the final of the World Matchplay late on Sunday evening in Blackpool. Van Gerwen looks back on a spectacular summer treble: first Premier League winner in June, then immediately an operation on his throwing hand and now triumphant at the second most important event of the year. “Having my hands on this trophy again means everything to me. Defeating a player of this caliber makes me proud. There was drama, there was phenomenal darts: that's why we love this game. I'm proud of myself for keeping my nerve. I'm so happy," said the 33-year-old Dutchman, who was crowned in the Winter Gardens for the third time after 2015 and 2016. As of Monday, van Gerwen will be listed in third place again in the world rankings. Price's frustration The Welshman Price takes over the top spot from Scottish world champion Peter Wright - final defeat or not. But on Sunday frustration prevailed. “Michael is a fantastic player. He is absolutely the deserving champion, a great winner and a good friend. “I played very well in this tournament, but it wasn’t meant to be for me today,” Price said. The former rugby professional had led for a long time in the final until van Gerwen passed for the first time at 15:14 - and a short time later he was declared the winner. For van Gerwen, things are going well again in 2022 after two difficult years. “This time I won, next time he won. That's how it works. To beat a player of this caliber is incredible,” said van Gerwen on the big stage after euphorically raising the winner’s trophy in the air several times. Price, on the other hand, was denied the third highlight after conquering number one and a nine-darter in the semifinals.

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Triple of a special kind for darts star van Gerwen

In a darts thriller, Michael van Gerwen beats his long-time rival Gerwyn Price and wins the World Matchplay for the third time. While the Welshman congratulates him fairly, van Gerwen is already announcing his next great deeds.

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