Van Gerwen ready to win
Reigning champ Michael van Gerwen has travelled to Gliwice, where the Poland Darts Masters and is confident he can prolong his title at this World Series of Darts tournament.
The Dutchman told the PDC website: “Of course I’m going to win, or I’d have stayed at home.
“I really enjoyed playing in Poland last year and I had a good result, so why can’t I do the same this year? Every tournament I compete in I want to win, and I need to make sure I’m focusing now.
Van Gerwen will face Karel Sedlacek who is one of five Tour Card holders from Eastern Europe.
The Mighty Mike added: ”I’ve got a tough first round game against Karel.
“The East Europe players are improving every time. I think it’s a really strong line-up here and I’m really looking forward to playing.”
What has Littler said?
Ahead of tonight clash Luke Littler speaks about his opponent Adam Gawlas who knocked him out of the 2023 UK Open last year.
The teen sensation said to the PDC’s official website :“It was going to be tough no matter who I played. I think it’s a really strong field of players, and I know what Adam is capable of.
“Since that UK Open dual last year however, Littler has since undergone a big change in his status within the sport of darts.
“The 17-year-old Englishman made it to the final of the World Darts Championship earlier this year, won the 2024 Premier League Darts in his debut campaign and has unleashed tremendous media hype for the sport not seen in a very long time, if ever before.
“As such, all eyes will once again be on the 17-year-old this Friday night as he makes the trip to Poland.
“The Premier League win was massive for me. I’ve got that under my belt now, but all my focus is on this weekend in Poland.
“It’s going to be another good experience for me; a different crowd, a different stage. I’m looking forward to it. I love playing in front of big crowds, so hopefully I can put on a show for them and get the win.”
Littler is back
Luke Littler has enjoyed well-earned break but he returns to the oche tonight.
The teen sensation is back in Europe after a fortnight in America and gets his latest World Series of Darts tournament underway this evening.
The 17-year-old Premier League champion faces Adam Gawlas in the first round of the Polish Darts Masters – a tournament for which Littler is the top seed.
Last year the Czech ended Littler’s run at the 2023 UK Open at the fourth round.
What is the Poland Darts Masters Prize money?
Here is a full breakdown of the prize money on offer:
- Winner: £20,000
- Runner-up: £10,000
- Semi-finalists: £5,000
- Quarter-finalists: £2,500
- First round: £1,250
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Little revenge
Luke Littler can get his revenge after he lost to Adam Gawlas in 2023.
The Premier League darts champion returns to action at the Poland Darts Masters TONIGHT.
Littler lost to the Czech player in their last televised meeting at the 2023 UK Open.
But has since taken the darting world by storm, reaching the World Darts Championship final before going on to triumph in the Premier League.