Michael van Gerwen advanced to the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Callan Rydz in a high-quality quarter-final.
Michael van Gerwen beat Callan Rydz 5-3 in a high-quality quarter-final at the World Darts Championship to set up a last-four clash with Chris Dobey. Van Gerwen, who has now reached the semi-finals at Alexandra Palace nine times, produced his best performance of the tournament so far, and needed to as both players averaged over 100. The Dutchman is looking to win a fourth world title and will face Dobey, who defeated Gerwyn Price 5-3 in the first match of the afternoon. 'He gave me everything.
He didn't stop hitting trebles. When I was 4-2 up I thought I broke him but he never gave up,' Van Gerwen told Sky Sports. 'I was getting annoyed at a point! But I did it when I had to and I'm really happy with my performance. My game is in a good place. We are only in the semis so it doesn't mean anything yet. 'The game had everything, it had drama, 180s and to be part of games like this gives you a lot of joy. He kept me constantly under pressure It's one of the best performances I have done in a long time. I'm over the moon. 'I've had a tough year and have been battling everywhere. I'm still here and believe in my own ability. This means a lot to me.' The opening two sets were shared as Rydz knocked in back-to-back 12-darters to make it 1-1. Van Gerwen edged a tight third set before Rydz came back, only to miss a set dart to go 3-2 ahead. Instead, Van Gerwen, who had two serious attempts at a nine-darter but failed to execute, moved a set clear again and raced into a 4-2 lead. Rydz won a thrilling seventh set with a tops-tops finish but 'The Riot' missed two set darts to send the match into a decider as Van Gerwen produced a final moment of quality to get throug
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