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Michael van Gerwen, speaking after beating Callan Rydz in his quarter-final on Wednesday: “Callan put me under a lot of pressure. It was probably one of the most difficult moments of my year.

“I think Callan has been a credit to this tournament, so to produce these moments when I had to, it gives me a lot of energy.

“This game gave me goosebumps. This is why you want to play darts.

“I think I have a lot of confidence and a lot of experience. I think I am in a good place, otherwise I couldn’t produce what I did against Callan, so I need to make sure I keep maintaining this focus.

“I believe I can still do more, but as long as I keep performing like this, I definitely have a chance.”