Van Gerwen responds to Wright after victory at the world championship: A waste of my time.

Van Gerwen's victory

According to The Sun: Michael van Gerwen called Peter Wright 'a waste of his breath' after his victory in the first round of the World Darts Championship. The three-time world champion, 36-year-old van Gerwen, won against Japanese hopeful Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, despite his performance at Ally Pally being less than impressive.

Comments after the game

After his triumph, van Gerwen commented on Wright's recent statements. The 55-year-old Scot expressed his 'personal views on the situation'

'his own views on the situation'

This victory boosts van Gerwen's confidence on his path to defend his title, as the World Darts Championship is always a stage where the best players in the world gather. Both athletes have many supporters, and their rivalry only fuels interest in darts. During the upcoming matches, we will undoubtedly be able to observe the developments and react to each other's statements.