Michael van Gerwen has lost the final of the US Masters in New York. The 33-year-old from Brabant had to lose 8-4 against Michael Smith in the Hulu theater of Madison Square Garden.
The US Masters was the first tournament of the World Series of Darts this season. The event was first staged at Madison Square Garden, New York’s major event venue.
Van Gerwen reached the final thanks to victories over Jules van Dongen (6-4), James Wade (8-3) and Gerwyn Price (8-4). Smith defeated the Scots Gary Anderson and Peter Wright, among others. He lost to Wright at the beginning of this year in the final of the World Cup.
“Of course I wanted to win here, but Smith played very well. Then you have to take off your hat and congratulate him,” said Van Gerwen, who will soon undergo surgery on his right wrist to get rid of a tingling feeling in that arm. help out.
“It was very special to be here. Darts in particular has won. We have taken a big step here in the United States in the professionalization of darts and in the development of darts as a global sport.”
Smith called it “unreal” to win a tournament at Madison Square Garden. “Everyone wanted to win this event, it’s crazy that I did. I was the first darts player to win a tournament in one of the most iconic locations in the world. I am in ecstasy.” He earned 20,000 pounds, converted more than 23,000 euros.
Smith’s Fairytale of New York 🗽🏆 Michael Smith absolutely dominates Michael van Gerwen here at Madison Square Garden, closing out a sensational 8-4 win as he is crowned the 2022 bet365 US Darts Masters CHAMPION 🏆 The first ever US Darts Master at this iconic venue !
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AuthorOfficialPDCMoment of places04:11 – June 5, 2022
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