Michael van Gerwen shows his class in America with a 6-0 win

LAS VEGAS – Michael van Gerwen started convincingly at the US Darts Masters. The world number one was too strong for Jeff Smith 6-0.

The beginning of Van Gerwen immediately clarified with what idea he had traveled to America. The first six arrows all flew in triple twenty, the seventh arrow was the first 'miss'. Finally, he went to the first stage in twelve darts. "A start like this, with twice 180, gives you a good feeling and gives you confidence for the rest of the race," said Mighty Mike after the game.

This confidence was visible, Van Gerwen has given his Canadian opponent only a chance to choose a leg. Smith did not have the opportunity, he did not throw double ten. Van Gerwen then ran to a very easy win: 6-0

Comfortzone
"He did not play bad," said Van Gerwen about number 202 in the world. "But I took my chances and did what I had to do."

"It's never easy, especially not in such a short format, but the races are getting longer now, so I'll go even further in my comfort zone." The first three legs in twelve fifteen and fifteen darts were good, but I have to follow a whole race. "

Victories
Van Gerwen is now standing up for his seventeenth final this year. He won the previous sixteen years. To reach the final, he will have to rely on Saturday in the quarterfinals with James Wade.

Last year, Van Gerwen wrote the US Darts Masters to his name. He then won in the final of Daryl Gurney (8-6). In addition to the title and prize, he also won a beautiful car