Daryl Gurney defeats Michael van Gerwen 6-5 at World Series 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. The match, held on Saturday night in Glasgow, finished with Gurney clinching the final leg after a tense back‑and‑forth.

Van Gerwen, the world number one and two‑time champion of the event, entered the tournament with high expectations. He had won the Finals in 2018 and 2019, and was the favourite to retain his title. Gurney, a Northern Irish player who has been a regular on the World Series circuit, had been steadily improving his form and was seen as