Michael Smith claims crown and hits stunning nine-darter in greatest leg in darts history
Van Gerwen, the three-time champion and favourite, could barely believe itDutchman Van Gerwen had hit eight perfect darts to set up the chance of achieving the feat for the first time in this tournament, but missed the double 12.
Smith, throwing second, was right behind him and made no mistake as he followed eight-successive treble 20s with the double 12 bed. His perfect leg was the just the second nine-darter seen in a PDC World Championship final and the first since Adrian Lewis hit one in 2011.Advertisement Wayne Mardle on commentary could barely believe what he was watching as he declared: “That is the most amazing leg of darts you will ever see in your life… I can’t speak, I can’t speak!”MICHAEL VAN GERWEN MISSES D12 FOR A NINE-DARTER, AND THEN SMITH PINS A PERFECT LEG HIMSELF!
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