Michael van Gerwen was crushed 2-0 (3-0, 3-0) in the first round of the World Grand Prix by Daryl Gurney without winning a leg. After some high-profile departures already including Luke Littler and Michael Smith, this was an excellent opportunity for MVG to get back to winning ways in major tournaments. But the six-time World Grand Prix champion was shellshocked by a stunning performance from Gurney, who did not let his opponent settle. The Dutchman was surprisingly wayward with his finishing while his decision-making left Wayne Mardle on Sky Sports commentary bamboozled. With Gurney a leg awa…
