World Grand Prix of Darts 2022: Michael van Gerwen draws with Gary Anderson in the first round | News about darts

The draw for the 2022 World Grand Prix of Darts final round has taken place, with Michael van Gerwen going up against Gary Anderson in the first round. Watch all the action in the doubles tournament kicking off October 3-9 on Sky Sports.

Michael van Gerwen faces old enemies in the first round

Former world champions Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson will face off in the first round of the BoyleSports World Grand Prix 2022.

The Flying Scotsman was the runner-up in the 2016 event.

Meanwhile, Jonny Clayton will begin his title defense effort against Dirk van Duijvenbode at the doubles match, which will take place at the Morningside Arena in Leicester from 3-9 October.

Ferret was paired with the 2020 finalist in a trial opening exercise, following Monday’s draw.

World number one Gerwyn Price will take on Martin Schindler – one of three players making his debut at this year’s tournament – as the Welshman bids to repeat his 2020 win in the £600,000 event.

World champion Peter Wright started his fight for the first Grand Prix crown against Kim Huybrechts, while fourth seed Michael Smith faced Nathan Aspinall in another stellar showdown.

Jonny Clayton is the defending champion

Two-time winner James Wade drew with debutant Martin Lukeman, while Masters champion Joe Cullen faced off against Australian number one Damon Heta, with both matches repeating the first round of this year’s World Match. .

World number six Jose de Sousa meets 2010 finalist Adrian Lewis, eighth seed Rob Cross plays 2017 champion Daryl Gurney, and Dimitri Van den Bergh plays two-time finalist. Dave Chisnall, newly crowned Belgian Darts Open champion.

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Clayton wins at the 2021 World Grand Prix after a 5-1 win over Gerwyn Price in the final

2022 BoyleSports World Grand Prix

October 3-9, Morningside Arena, Leicester
Tournament frame

(1) Price Gerwyn v Martin Schindler
Joe Cullen v Damon Heta
(8) Rob Cross v Daryl Gurney
Madars Razma v Ryan Searle

(4) Michael Smith v Nathan Aspinall
Danny Noppert v Gabriel Clemens
(5) James Wade v Martin Lukeman
Ross Smith v Andrew Gilding

(2) Peter Wright v Kim Huybrechts
Callan Rydz v Krzysztof Ratajski
(7) Jonny Clayton v Dirk van Duijvenbode
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Dave Chisnall

(3) Michael van Gerwen v Gary Anderson
Brendan Dolan v Stephen Bunting
(6) Jose de Sousa v Adrian Lewis
Chris Dobey v Luke Humphries

Session Schedule

Monday, October 3 (1900 BST)
8x First Round matches
Callan Rydz v Krzysztof Ratajski
Brendan Dolan v Stephen Bunting
Chris Dobey v Luke Humphries
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Dave Chisnall
(7) Jonny Clayton v Dirk van Duijvenbode
(2) Peter Wright v Kim Huybrechts
(3) Michael van Gerwen v Gary Anderson
(6) Jose de Sousa v Adrian Lewis

Tuesday, October 4 (1900 BST)
8x First Round matches
Madars Razma v Ryan Searle
Ross Smith v Andrew Gilding
Danny Noppert v Gabriel Clemens
Joe Cullen v Damon Heta
(8) Rob Cross v Daryl Gurney
(5) James Wade v Martin Lukeman
(1) Price Gerwyn v Martin Schindler
(4) Michael Smith v Nathan Aspinall

Wednesday, October 5 (1900 BST)
4x second round

Thursday, October 6 (1900 BST)
4x second round

Friday, October 7 (1900 BST)
Quarterfinals

Saturday, October 8 (2000 BST)
Semifinal

Sunday, October 9 (BST 1930)
Final