At the Darts World Cup in London, former world champions Michael van Gerwen (Netherlands) and Gary Anderson (Scotland) want to live up to their role as favorites and move into the round of 16. Martin Schindler also wants to make it into the top 16.
Master examination for Schindler
Martin Schindler has ended the World Cup doldrums and is in round three of the world’s most important tournament for the first time. But the hurdle could hardly be greater there. In the evening (10.45 p.m.) the English World Cup finalist Michael Smith, who was in excellent form recently and is considered the favorite for the title behind van Gerwen, is waiting. Another Schindler success would be a big surprise.
Van Gerwen expects compulsory exercise
After a difficult few years, “Mighty Mike” is back on form. Nobody won more majors in 2022 than the bright green-clad Dutchman. Accordingly, Van Gerwen is not only a top contender for the title, but also in his third round match against the Austrian Mensur Suljovic (9:30 p.m.). Anything but a clear victory for van Gerwen would be very surprising.
Is the “Flying Scotsman” gaining momentum?
The situation with the “Flying Scotsman”, as Anderson is called, could be a little more complicated. On the one hand, because the Scot has had a difficult year and is in danger of falling out of the top regions of the world rankings. On the other hand, because the Englishman Chris Dobey is an unpleasant hurdle in the duel in the afternoon (4.15 p.m.). For Dobey it would be the fourth round of 16 at a World Cup.
Clemens opponent wanted
Like 2021, Clemens is in the round of 16 of the World Cup – who will be the opponent? In the duel in the afternoon (3 p.m.), Dutchman Danny Noppert is favored against unseeded Scotsman Alan Soutar. “In the round of 16 there is no longer a bad one. Noppert is playing a fantastic year,” said Clemens at DAZN.
