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Michael Van Gerwen Strikes Perfection As He Hits Nine-Darter In 6-1 Victory Over Ryan Searle In German Darts Grand Prix Last 16

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Published21 Apr 2025

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Watch Michael van Gerwen hit a perfect nine-dart leg in his 6-1 win over Ryan Searle. ‘MVG’ books his place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 German Darts Grand Prix with a 6-1 victory over Searle in Munich, hitting a nine-darter in the process.

Michael van Gerwen Hits Perfect Nine-Darter At German Darts Grand Prix

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen has struck perfect in his Round 3 clash with Ryan Searle at the 2025 German Darts Grand Prix.

The Dutchman defeated ‘Heavy Metal’ 6-1 to book his place in the quarter-finals of the tournament, hitting the perfect nine-dart leg in the process.

Nine-darters are of course the darting equivalent to a hole-in-one in golf or a 147-break in snooker. In today’s professional darting landscape, we see nine-darters fairly regularly given the sheer talent of the world’s best players.

It was van Gerwen’s turn in Round 3 of the German Darts Grand Prix, a tournament he has won on three previous occasions.

After taking a 3-1 lead in the fourth leg, ‘MVG’ stepped up to the oche for the fifth leg which turned out to be the perfect one for him.

The six-time Premier League Darts champion went the traditional route of 180-180-141, finishing on double 12 with his nineth dart.

This is van Gerwen’s first nine-darter since he struck perfection last year at the Hungarian Darts Trophy.

Could he go all the way in Munich and land a record fourth German Darts Grand Prix title on Monday evening?

WATCH: Michael van Gerwen Hits Nine-Dart Leg vs Ryan Searle

Michael van Gerwen strikes perfection as he hits a nine-dart leg against Ryan Searle.

The Dutchman has booked his place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 German Darts Grand Prix in the process after a 6-1 rout of ‘Heavy Metal’.

‘MVG’ has won the German Darts Grand Prix on three previous occasions, and is still in with a chance of adding another title in Munich.

Be sure to claim the various darts betting offers and free bet deals available on the SportsCasting site ahead of the next big PDC event.

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Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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Paul Kelly Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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