Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
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Key People
Ben Robb is a New Zealand professional darts player.
UK Open champion four years ago and competitor in the tournament.
Daryl Gurney is a Northern Irish professional dart player recognized for his performances in major events.
Dirk van Duijvenbode is a Dutch professional darts player.
Gian van Veen is a young Dutch darts player gaining recognition in the PDC circuit.
Jermaine Wattimena is a Dutch darts player who recently defeated Luke Littler in the quarter-finals of the Players Championship.
Josh Rock is a Northern Irish dart player known for his rising talent in the PDC.
Karel Sedlacek is a Czech professional darts player making his debut at the tournament.
Luke Humphries is an English professional darts player who has competed at the highest level.
Luke Littler is a young and talented darts player known for his achievements in recent tournaments.
Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional darts player and former world champion.
World championship semi-finalist who lost to Krzysztof Ratajski.
Darts player defeated by Josh Rock.
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Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
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