Gary Anderson refused to shake hands with Van Barneveld after the match.

Tense game between world champions

According to The Sun: An awkward situation occurred at the darts competition: two former world champions ignored each other during the handshake after a tense match.

Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld faced off yesterday in the first round of the World Grand Prix.

Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld did not shake hands after a tense match Getty

This pair has three world champion titles between them.

The match went down to the wire, with both starting by leveling the scores, and everything was decided in the final.

As a result, Anderson clinched victory, finishing the game on D8.

This led to a massive celebration for the Scot, who threw his darts to ecstatic fans in the stands.

However, he did not shake hands with Van Barneveld after the match ended.

Initially, Barneveld had his back turned to Anderson after his winning throw.

The Dutchman seemingly approached his opponent, but Anderson was busy engaging with fans, leaving Van Barneveld thanking the referees before leaving the stage.

However, the winner didn’t seem to be too bothered about the lack of handshake.

Van Barneveld and Anderson have three world champion titles between them Getty

Anderson assured that he didn’t feel 'offended' by the situation.

He expressed his satisfaction with the win in a challenging match.

Anderson said: 'No, I am not upset. Maybe once or twice over nine months, but not today. I was fine.'

'When I won? Yes, I was on cloud nine.'

He also joked with reporters: 'Buy yourself a fishing rod for Christmas.'

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This situation highlights the emotional and controversial moments that can arise during high-stakes attacks. Despite the lack of handshake, both players demonstrated their professionalism in the game. While Anderson celebrates his victory, darts fans will be able to watch upcoming competitions with excitement and anticipation.