Michael van Gerwen didn’t get well from his Premier League disappointment by profitable the Netherlands Darts Championship as he crashed out of the semi-finals on the occasion, which was received by Josh Rock.
Van Gerwen was overwhelmed 10-5 by Luke Humphries in Thursday’s Premier League semi-final as his hopes of a 3rd successive title within the competitors and a document eighth total have been dashed.
The 34-year-old reached the final 4 at residence on Sunday after a 6-1 sweep by Chris Dobbie and Danny Noppert, however then misplaced 4-0 and 6-4 results in lose 7-sets to Jonny Clayton: 6.
Michael van Gerwen was overwhelmed within the semi-finals
Rock claimed the title – his first on the European Tour – after an 8-4 success towards Clayton within the ultimate, with the Northern Irishman emotional as he was offered with the trophy in Rosmalen.
Rock: The largest win of my profession
The 23-year-old, who’s now a career-high 18th within the PDC Order of Advantage, mentioned: “That is the largest win of my profession, 100 per cent.
“I mentioned I got here this weekend to win the event. Jonny is likely one of the nicest individuals in darts. I really like him to bits, however my title is on the cup and I am very comfortable.
“I’ve misplaced so many finals however I preserve believing that I can win and clearly immediately I proved that I can.
“I’ve all the time mentioned my subsequent title can be massive and that is my predominant focus, however I’ve confirmed I can win on the massive stage.”
Rock had earlier rallied from 5-3 right down to beat Cameron Menzies 6-5 within the final 16 earlier than beating Gervin Worth 7-3 within the quarter-finals earlier than beating Martin Schindler 7-3 in six straight units . semi-final with a rating of 3-1.
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Ross Smith produced a sensational nine-dart end within the second spherical towards Dimitri Van den Bergh on Saturday
In the meantime, Clayton beat defending champion Dave Chisnall 6-3 within the final 16 earlier than beating Ryan Searle 6-2 within the quarter-finals after which Van Gerwen within the final 4.
Watch the World Darts Championship on Sky Sports activities
Darts are again on Sky Sports activities beginning on Thursday June 27 on the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt, the place Van Gerwen and Noppert will workforce up with the Netherlands, Rock will accomplice Northern Eire’s Brendan Dolan, whereas Humphries and Michael Smith will compete for England.
Wales will once more be represented by defending champions Worth and Clayton, with Peter Wright and Gary Anderson representing Scotland and William O’Connor and Kean Barry representing Eire.
Netherlands Darts Championship – Sunday outcomes
Last
Josh Rock 8-4 Johnny Clayton
Semi-final
Jonny Clayton 7-6 Michael van Gerwen
Josh Rock 7-3 Martin Schindler
Quarter finals
Johnny Clayton 6-2 Ryan Searle
Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Danny Noppert
Martin Schindler 6-5 Luke Woodhouse
Josh Rock 6-3 Gervin Worth
The final 16
Jonny Clayton 6-3 Dave Chisnall
Ryan Searle 6-1 Jeffrey de Graaf
Danny Noppert 6-5 Jermaine Watimena
Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Chris Dobbie
Luke Woodhouse 6-5 Richie Edhouse
Martin Schindler 6-4 Dimitri Van den Berg
Gerwin Worth 6-1 Jan van Ven
Josh Rock 6-5 Cameron Menzies
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