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Van Gerwen’s Ex-Wife’s Partner Breaks Silence, Says He ‘Pulled a Trick’ as January Birth Nears

In a Dutch TV interview, Daphne Govers described a 'miracle' pregnancy, accepting responsibility for a relationship 'mistake'.

Overview

  • Robert said he and Govers had known each other for a long time and 'always clicked', adding he had already ended his previous relationship when theirs began.
  • He expressed respect for Michael van Gerwen and conceded he 'pulled that trick on him', saying he is not proud of it but chose his own happiness.
  • Govers said the pregnancy was unexpected given past fertility issues and that the baby is due in January, months after her May separation from van Gerwen.
  • She pushed back on online speculation, said she believes she and van Gerwen are friends, and noted she does not know how he feels about the news.
  • On the oche, van Gerwen beat Arno Merk 4–1 to reach the World Darts Championship fourth round, setting up a meeting with Gary Anderson as he focuses on performance after a difficult year.