PDC World Darts Championship, 2020-21: Michael van Gerwen starts title bid with impressive display Michael van Gerwen too strong for Ryan Murray at Alexandra Palace, while Deta Hedman suffered 3-1 defeat to Andy Boulton; coverage continues on Sunday with another double session getting under way from 12pm on Sky Sports Darts
By Paul Prenderville at Alexandra Palace
Last Updated: 20/12/20 5:08pm 1:08 Michael van Gerwen started in style with an impressive victory over Ryan Murray on a dramatic day at the World Championship Michael van Gerwen started in style with an impressive victory over Ryan Murray on a dramatic day at the World Championship
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Van Gerwen raises the bar with Murray victory on Day Five
Michael van Gerwen laid down a marker with an eye-catching victory over Ryan Murray as the Dutchman began his quest for a fourth World Championship title at London s Alexandra Palace on Saturday.
Van Gerwen produced the performance of the tournament so far, averaging 108.98 in a 3-1 defeat of Scotland s Murray in round two of the William Hill World Darts Championship.
Despite the high average, the world number one didn t have it all his own way as an impressive Murray missed a dart to take the contest to a deciding set having kept pace with Van Gerwen in spells.