Michael Smith is the PDC World Darts champion for the first ever time.
The Englishman turned in an incredible performance to see off Michael Van Gerwen by 7 sets to 4 at Alexandra Palace, including a sensational nine dart finish in the second set.
THIS IS INSANE!!! WHAT A LEG OF DARTS!!
MICHAEL SMITH HITS A NINE DARTER!! 🤯😲 pic.twitter.com/T6HWmRCQYX— Sky Sports Darts (@SkySportsDarts) January 3, 2023
"I want to TAKEOVER this sport..." 🤩
Michael Smith REACTS to winning the World Darts Championship final! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/kqjiPN7uzb— Sky Sports Darts (@SkySportsDarts) January 3, 2023
I would be lying if I said it didn’t hurt, I had my chances and did not take them. But tonight is not about that, tonight it is about congratulating @Michael180Smith well done mate enjoy the moment. Thank you for all the support and I will be back in 2023 💚💚 pic.twitter.com/NPv2VVABLy
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) January 3, 2023
