sport">The 28-year-old Dutchman turned out to be too strong for Dimitri van den Bergh in Coventry in the second round: 3-1. The Belgian had won the World Matchplay in July and was one of the favorites for the tournament win. In the first round, Van Duijvenbode also proved too strong for Mensur Suljovic.
sport">For Van Duijvenbode it is the first time that he is in the last eight of a TV tournament. In the quarterfinals he faces Gary Anderson who defeated Danny Noppert. The Dutchman went down 3-0.
Van Gerwen
sport">Defending champion Michael van Gerwen closed the evening with a win over South African Devon Petersen: 3-0. Despite the resounding figures, things did not go smoothly Mighty Mike. Devon got two arrows in the first set to take the set and in the second set, no less than five. Just at the right moment, Van Gerwen managed to strike and finally throw out the match at his first match arrow.
sport">Jeffrey de Zwaan will only play in the second round on Friday against Gabriel Clemens from Germany.
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