Three-time world darts champion, Michael van Gerwen, has reignited his feud with his rival, Peter Wright. The two are set to face off at this year’s PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace and are likely to meet in the third round.

Wright secured his spot in round two with a convincing 3-0 win over Noa-Lynn van Leuven and is scheduled to compete against Arno Merk in the next round. On the other hand, van Gerwen narrowly escaped defeat against Mitsuhiko Tatsunami and is now awaiting the winner of the upcoming match between William O’Connor and Krzysztof Kciuk.

In response to Wright’s comments about his vision, Van Gerwen retaliated after his victory over Tatsunami, criticizing Wright for his remarks and boasting about his own performance in recent exhibitions.

Van Gerwen faced a tough challenge as Tatsunami took an early lead in the match. However, van Gerwen managed to turn the game around and secured a 3-1 win.

Reflecting on his performance, van Gerwen admitted to struggling initially but emphasized the importance of overcoming personal challenges in the game of darts. Despite a challenging year both on and off the oche, van Gerwen remains focused on his children following his separation from his wife earlier in the year.

As the World Darts Championship approaches, fans can anticipate an exciting competition as defending champion Luke Littler prepares to defend his title against competitors like Luke Humphries. The tournament promises a thrilling showdown with top players and rising stars vying for victory on the darts stage.