Three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen has been forced to withdraw from another major PDC event, this time the World Grand Prix, due to ongoing health issues.
The Dutch superstar, currently ranked fourth in the PDC Order of Merit, has been battling illness that has disrupted his recent schedule . While details of the specific ailment remain unclear, the timing is unfortunate for the “Green Machine,” who had shown promising form in previous tournaments .
This withdrawal continues a challenging period for van Gerwen. He was recently forced to forfeit a Premier League clash against Gerwyn Price in Berlin due to a freak neck injury . He also missed the International Darts Open the following weekend, raising concerns about his fitness . Prior to this latest setback, he had suffered a shock first-round defeat to the world No. 71 at the Players Championship, highlighting an inconsistent run of form .
His absence from the World Grand Prix is a significant blow to the tournament, as van Gerwen is one of the sport’s biggest draws and a perennial title contender. The PDC has not yet announced a replacement or confirmed whether the withdrawal will affect the draw.
Van Gerwen’s focus will now turn to recovery as he aims to return to the oche for future events.
Michael Van Gerwen Pulls Out of World Grand Prix Due to Illness
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