Michael van Gerwen Defeats Luke Littler 10-6

Michael van Gerwen defeated Luke Littler 10-6 in a highly anticipated first-round match at the World Matchplay, showcasing a strong performance that silenced critics of his recent form. Van Gerwen's emotional victory sets up a second-round encounter with Joe Cullen. Additionally, Michael Smith staged an impressive comeback from 3-0 down to beat Gary Anderson 10-5, demonstrating resilience and skill in the match.