Overview

• Van Duijvenbode claimed his first televised victory over Van Gerwen, eliminating the six-time Grand Prix winner in Leicester.
• The match ended in the eighth leg as Van Duijvenbode hit double 10 with Van Gerwen stranded on 150 after an opening set whitewash threat.
• Van Duijvenbode advances to face Daryl Gurney on October 9 in the next round.
• The defeat follows Van Gerwen’s September 14 World Series title, highlighting his fluctuating form despite a recent televised win over Luke Littler.
• Van Gerwen is reported to sit 92nd on the Players Championship money list on £14,500, leaving his place at the Players Championship Finals at risk.