Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of this weekend’s Dutch Darts Championship after releasing an announcement asserting he and his spouse Daphne have separated.
The Dutchman’s withdrawal from the match means scheduled opponent Mickey Mansell will now obtain a bye into the third spherical.
Van Gerwen apologised to followers in an announcement posted to X on Saturday whereas asking for privateness for him and his household.
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Highlights of the quarter-final match between Aspinall and Van Gerwen in Sheffield
“It is with great sadness that I inform you that Daphne and I have decided to end our relationship,” Van Gerwen wrote.
“Because of this, I’ve withdrawn from the upcoming match.
“I’m sorry to disappoint my followers, however I belief that they may perceive my choice.
“We are going through difficult times and ask everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time.”
Van Gerwen noticed his Premier League marketing campaign come to an finish on Thursday as he was overwhelmed by Nathan Aspinall to overlook out on a spot within the Play-Offs at The O2 enviornment.
It was simply the second time in 13 Premier League appearances that Van Gerwen has failed to succeed in the Play-Offs as he ended the season having not recorded a nightly victory since April 2024.
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