Playing in his first PDC major final, and inspired by a barrage of three-figure finishes on the bullseye, Van den Bergh produced a nerveless display to grow stronger as the game went on and end an out-of-sorts Anderson's hopes of a second Matchplay title in three years. "Honestly back-to-back semi-finals [at the Matchplay] is absolutely incredible. I have just got to keep the 180's going and the finishing. It's going to be a fascinating game and it's a contrast of styles yet again and it always will be generally with Glen, as he's slow and deliberate but Dimitri can deal with that. Three more missed darts for Anderson gave Van den Bergh a chance of victory and, having hit almost 50 per cent of his doubles throughout, he made no mistake to claim the title. Dimitri Van den Bergh is out to prove his World Matchplay success is no flash in the pan, and he underlined that intent with a brilliant performance to beat world No … I just think it is Smith's time. Having dispatched Nathan Aspinall, Joe Cullen, Adrian Lewis and Glen Durrant on his way to the final, Van den Bergh was about to claim his biggest scalp. Dimitri Van den Bergh v Dirk van Duijvenbode I think I was slightly embarrassed that I was the favourite going into tonight, when you've got Gary Anderson and Michael Smith still in the competition. With a string of televised events coming up, the 26-year-old has opted to continue playing whilst wearing his knee brace for support before having surgery at a suitable break in the darts calendar. The Belgian took glory at the World Matchplay in July as he added to two World Youth Championship victories with a brilliant success in Milton Keynes. Gary Anderson [1.6] v Dimitri van den Bergh [2.62] World Matchplay Final Sunday 26 July, 20:45 Live on Sky Sports Action. "It doesn't matter what tournament you play, as soon as you get over the first round you can relax and focus on what you can do," he said. "He's been playing really really well so I know I have got a tough game and he will know the same. Van den Bergh needs surgery after getting a knee injury at amusement park. 'Bully Boy' followed up his emphatic opening round win over Jonny Clayton by producing a valiant fightback to defeat 2018 finalist Mensur Suljovic, before producing a clinical display to defeat Krzysztof Ratajski in the last eight. Cullen & Chisnall win thrillers to reach quarter-finals, Barry & Evans claim titles as Challenge Tour returns, Kim Huybrechts believes changes could re-ignite his career, Van Gerwen & Anderson among four through to quarter-finals, How to watch the 2020 BoyleSports World Grand Prix, Wright and Aspinall dumped out of World Grand Prix on Night Two, https://mobile.boylesports.com/sports/darts, https://www.playwiththebest.com/darts.html. There seemed a time where Michael couldn't get past Gary but that's well in the past now. However, he suffered a serious knee injury during a family day out at a theme park during August, and is currently wearing a knee brace as he competes in the World Grand Prix. Most people will side with Glen, but Dimitri is still a fearless kid and he's playing fantastic stuff. Simple as that. Today at 3:35 PM ‪ ‬ ‪ 1st Round results‬ ‪Noppert 2-1 Searle‬ ‪Van … Mervyn King v Simon Whitlock The two highest-ranked players left in the tournament will collide in Saturday's first semi-final, as last year's finalist Michael Smith takes on 2018 champion Anderson. ‪ ‬ ‪‬ ‪Dimitri Van den Bergh 2 Michael Smith 0.‬ ‪ Taylor Lanning Photography. My first semi-final in a major tournament. "It's a "trial injury", so I'm hurt in three places," explained Van den Bergh. As well as the £150,000-winners' cheque, Van den Bergh rises into the world's top 16, becomes only the second player to win on debut after Larry Butler in the inaugural tournament in 1994 and claims a landmark for his country as Belgium's first winner of a PDC major title. "I've just got this fighting spirit right now and sometimes when you go through that, is your name on the trophy? It was a match where he didn't look like winning until he won. "I've already had keyhole surgery and I've got one more to go at least. Dimitri Van den Bergh is delaying knee surgery in his bid to claim further silverware at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix. Van Duijvenbode made it through to his first TV quarter-final by defeating World Matchplay champion Dimitri Van den Bergh 3-1 in the opening game of the night. News He's mature, Adrian Lewis came back at him last night but he dealt with him, put him back in his place. With both players averaging in the mid-80s it was the younger man who wrestled back the early initiative, edging the opening session 3-2, although as would become a familiar sight, Anderson missed darts to have led 4-1. Michael Smith and Gary Anderson will lock horns in the World Matchplay semi-finals on Saturday evening in Milton Keynes, Michael Smith celebrates after his quarter-final win over Krzysztof Ratajski at the 2020 World Matchplay, Gary Anderson is bidding to win his second World Matchplay title, Michael Smith reflects on his quarter-final win over Krzysztof Ratajski, Gary Anderson was happy to finally see off Simon Whitlock 16-12 to reach the semi-finals of the World Matchplay, Smith has won his last four meetings against the Scot and John Part expects that run to continue, Dimitri Van den Bergh is through to his first major PDC semi-final, Durrant is aiming to reach his first major PDC final after three semi-final defeats. Van den Bergh who won the World Matchplay in July has a recurring issue with his knee stemming back three years. With Van den Bergh leading 7-6, he missed a dart for his first two-leg advantage and Anderson stepped up to level once again. He was sensational. 'The Flying Scotsman' leads the pair's head-to-head record 9-7, although his former protege Smith has won their last four encounters, including their semi-final clash in the 2018 Premier League. Darts World Magazine. Kim Huybrechts believes changes he has made to his game could re-ignite his career. Van den Bergh underwent keyhole surgery to remove torn cartilage in his knee, but will still require a further operation to repair a damaged tendon which will leave him needing up to two months recovering. Dimitri Van den Bergh delivered a stunning performance in the World Matchplay final. There will be a new name in a major PDC ranking final after stablemates Van den Bergh and Durrant came through compelling quarter-final ties on Friday evening in Milton Keynes. "He's got a good record against me recently and is playing some brilliant darts, I've been saying how good he is for years and although it's a bit late he's finally starting to come through to the top.". That's the only danger I see Smith facing, but if he can start reeling off 180's, he gets it. Glen Durrant will be hoping to muscle his way through to Sunday's World Matchplay final, Southgate's selection dilemmas vs Belgium, Rashford awarded MBE for services to vulnerable children, Premier League announces pay-per-view fixtures, Red Bull mull engine options but Mercedes rule out deal, Hamilton relishing 'serious challenge' of F1's two-day GP, Djokovic sets up dream French Open final with Nadal, World Matchplay: Michael Smith meets Gary Anderson, Dimitri Van den Bergh takes on Glen Durrant, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Since winning the World Matchplay in July, the form of Dimitri van den Bergh has been pretty unremarkable. Darts is back on Sky Sports in July and August, with nine days of coverage from the World Matchplay followed by the six-day Premier League resumption which gets underway on Tuesday August 25. A new-look tournament has a new champion after Dimitri Van den Bergh stunned Gary Anderson to claim the World Matchplay title on his debut with a brilliant 18-10 victory in Milton Keynes. He only played in the Home Tour and that was it. This year's World Matchplay has been littered with shock exits, but there's still a stellar semi-final line-up in prospect on Saturday evening in Milton Keynes. Glen had to really graft. Van den Bergh has enjoyed a dream Matchplay debut, claiming the scalps of world No 6 Nathan Aspinall, 2018 quarter-finalist Joe Cullen and two-time world champion Adrian Lewis - a finalist here in 2013. Van Duijvenbode was much-improved from his scrappy debut win over Mensur Suljovic as the Dutchman took the opening two sets, both of which went to deciding legs as he capitalised on misses from his opponent to claim both. Smith is a very astute young man and he's not going to take anything for granted. "My specialist knows exactly what type of job I'm doing. "I feel fantastic, amazing, unbelievable. Anderson, who had changed his darts early on, could not get a rhythm going and remarkably was without a maximum in 18 legs, but the Scot pinned double top with his last dart in hand to stay in touch, only for Van den Bergh to follow with two more legs and, when he nailed 124, he led by five with his average approaching three figures. Gary was allowed to get the mindset of 'I'm in control' and he was basically in control all the way against Whitlock. Dimitri Van den Bergh is delaying knee surgery in his bid to claim further silverware at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix. Anderson has the experience "If this was the first round and I was playing Gary, I think I'd win, because you know Gary, he doesn't practice at all. Download the Darts Show Podcast on: Spotify | Apple | Castbox | Spreaker. I think he ruined my game because he was so good backstage. Dimitri Van den Bergh fulfilled his darting dreams to defeat Gary Anderson 18-10 and clinch World Matchplay glory in Milton Keynes on Sunday evening, but he insists he will not let success change him. As the averages moved into the 90s and the standard improved, Van den Bergh took out a classy 121 finish either side of Anderson doing just enough to get an arm wrestle of a contest back on throw - a clinical 61 ensured the opening 10 legs had been shared. That's quite a while. Nevertheless, this year's final four still comprises two multiple world champions, a five-time TV finalist and a two-time World Youth champion, therefore it's set to be a thrilling climax to one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent memory. "The next surgery will be happening as soon as the calendar allows it. He overcame Vincent van der Voort in a war of attrition to reach the last four, but after three defeats in major semi-finals against Smith, Dave Chisnall and Wright, this represents Duzza's best chance to reach his first TV final as a PDC player.

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