Peter Wright won three straight sets to finish off a stunning victory over legendary darts player Van Gerwen. Image via AP.
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Wright defeats three-time PDC World Darts Champion Van Gerwen in shocking upset

Scottish Peter Wright defeated three-time PDC World Darts champion and widely regarded as one of the greatest darts players in history, Michael Van Gerwen, to become the oldest darts player to win his first PDC title, at 50 years of age. Wright outclassed Van Gerwen 7-3 in a shocking upset, winning three successive sets against his world number one opponent.

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