Daryl Gurney eliminates Michael van Gerwen at World Series of Darts Finals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Daryl Gurney edged Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in a first-round match at the World Series of Darts Finals held in Amsterdam on September 17. Gurney initially raced to a 3-0 lead before Van Gerwen made a strong comeback, winning five consecutive legs. However, Van Gerwen missed six match darts with a 5-4 lead, allowing Gurney to level the match and ultimately secure the victory. Gurney will face Ross Smith in the next round after Smith defeated Kevin Doets 6-3. Other first-round results included Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen advancing alongside Gurney.
- •Gurney defeats Van Gerwen 6-5 in Amsterdam
- •Van Gerwen missed six match darts
- •Gurney will play Ross Smith next
- •Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen also progressed
- •First round continues with more matches on Friday
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
- 9:38 PMBBC Sport — Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
"Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
"Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
"Michael van Gerwen's title defence at the World Series of Darts Finals came to an end in the first round after he was beaten 6-5 by Daryl Gurney.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:38 PMChampion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 9:38 PMChampion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
- Sky Sports—Van Gerwen dumped out in first round at World Series of Darts Finals
Michael van Gerwen's title defence at the World Series of Darts Finals came to an end in the first round after he was beaten 6-5 by Daryl Gurney.
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