Smith crowned champion at Alexandra Palace
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
