Michael van Gerwen is into the semi-final of the World Darts Championship thanks to a pulsating 5-3 victory over Callan Rydz on New Year’s Day. The two players had shown fantastic form to reach the last eight and there was no slowing down from either of them with a semi-final place on the line.

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Teenager Luke Littler beat his friend Nathan Aspinall 5-2 to set up a semi-final against Stephen Bunting in the PDC World Championship.

The two men traded maximums in an enthralling contest before Van Gerwen capitalised on a Rydz miss to take it 5-3.

Three-time winner Michael van Gerwen beats Callan Rydz to set up a semi-final against Chris Dobey at the PDC World Championship.

Chris Dobey comes from two sets down to beat former champion Gerwyn Price 5-3 and reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals for the first time.

Michael van Gerwen has hinted that Chris Dobey may well struggle under pressure when the pair meet in the World Darts Championship semi-finals on Thursday night. MVG booked his spot in the semis with a brilliant 5-3 win over Callan Rydz which saw the Dutchman average over 103 and continue his run of improving his average in each round at Alexandra Palace.