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Nine-Dart Van Gerwen Gets Back To Winning Ways On Euro Tour

Nine-Dart Van Gerwen Gets Back To Winning Ways On Euro Tour

Alex Moss |

A Week In Darts - April 22, 2025 - Van Gerwen Opens Title Account For 2025 With European Tour Success In Munich

Michael van Gerwen hit a nine-dart leg as he returned to winning ways on the European Tour in Munich over the Easter weekend. Here’s our round-up of all the action...

MVG TRIUMPHS IN MUNICH

Michael van Gerwen ended a six-month trophy drought in style by winning the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich on Monday night.

The world number three opened his title account for 2025 after beating his fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen 8-5 in the final yesterday.

The victory marked a record-extending 38th European Tour title for van Gerwen, who also hit a nine-dart leg during the tournament, striking perfection in his third-round clash with Ryan Searle.

“This definitely means a lot to me,” the 35-year-old said. “We all know where I’m coming from. I’ve battled against myself recently.

“In the last few weeks I’ve been playing poorly. I know I have it in me, but you want to show it week after week, and I also put pressure on myself.

“This means the world to me. I needed this, I really needed this.

“We all know I’m in a tough position in the Premier League, but everyone who knows me knows that I never give up. I always keep fighting.”

Van Gerwen survived an early scare on his way to the title at the Zenith, surviving three match darts in his second-round tie with Kim Huybrechts on Sunday night.

On the final day, van Gerwen produced an exceptional display of finishing as he hit an impressive 19 of his 25 attempts at doubles in victories over Searle (6-1), Ryan Joyce (6-4) and Josh Rock (7-2).

Meanwhile, van Veen’s run to a second European Tour final saw him pick up wins against Rene Eidams (6-2), Andrew Gilding (6-4), Martin Schindler (6-4), Ross Smith (6-3) and Luke Littler (7-4).

The reigning PDC world youth champion averaged an incredible 110.81 in his semi-final triumph over Littler, before being edged out again by van Gerwen in a repeat of their Hungarian Darts Trophy final meeting last season.

DOBEY BOOSTS PLAY-OFF HOPES

Chris Dobey reignited his Premier League play-off hopes after picking up his first nightly victory of the year in Rotterdam last Thursday.

‘Hollywood’ defeated Luke Humphries, Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting to triumph in the Netherlands last week and clinch the maximum five points on offer.

Dobey posted 100-plus averages in all three matches as he boosted his bid for the end of season play-offs, closing the gap on the top four to just three points.

“It’s a great feeling to be back in the winner’s circle,” he said.

“I knew I could do it. It’s just about performing on the night, and I’ve put in three great performances today to put myself back in the mix.

“I’m a fighter. I’ve worked hard to get myself back amongst the elite, and I’m here to win.

“I believe I can still make the top four. I’ve shown tonight what I’m capable of, and I think with the way I performed tonight, I’ve got a good chance.”

“To be honest, after that first win against Nathan I was just relieved to get off zero points.”

The Premier League season continues with night 12 in Liverpool on Thursday (April 24).

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COULSON’S PERFECT START TO CHAMPIONS WEEK

Derek Coulson made the perfect start to the latest Champions Week at the MODUS Super Series after winning all five matches on Monday.

The recent World Seniors Championship semi-finalist averaged 97 for the day as he defeated Shane McGuirk, Mervyn King, Alec Small, Jenson Walker and Scott Campbell at the Live Lounge yesterday.

The 10-point haul sees Coulson take an early lead at the top of Group A, with the Lakeside champion McGuirk close behind on eight points.

The finale of Series 10 concludes this Saturday when the overall champion will pocket £25,000 and a spot in the ADC Global Championship at the end of the year.

Pictures: Jan Thoden/PDC Europe

Alex Moss is a content creator for Darts Corner and the co-host of the Weekly Dartscast podcast. Alex co-founded the Weekly Dartscast in 2017 and has helped produce 350+ episodes of the podcast, with their list of previous guests on the show a who’s who in the world of darts.

Alex also writes content for the Darts Corner blog, including the weekly darts news round-ups and how-to guides.

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