Draw looks kind to Dutch destroyer

Michael van Gerwen can add the Sydney Masters to his list of honoursCredit: Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Matchplay champion Michael van Gerwen can continue his sizzling summer streak by taking the honours at the Ladbrokes Sydney Darts Masters which is due to start at 10am this morning, UK and Ireland time.

A month after barely putting a flight wrong in Blackpool, world number one Van Gerwen is hard to oppose in Sydney.

In the other half of the draw to Phil Taylor – who has won all three previous Sydney arrers fests – and Gary Anderson, the Dutchman, who is as short as 4-5, can breeze into the final.

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Steve DaviesRacing Post Sport

Published on 17 August 2016inDarts tips

Last updated 20:13, 17 August 2016

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