Michael van Gerwen admits opening win over James Hurrell ‘wasn’t spectacular’

Michael van Gerwen celebrates winning a leg during his World Championship victory over James Hurrell (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a fourth World Championship title with a comfortable 3-0 victory against England’s James Hurrell.

Van Gerwen, Ally Pally champion in 2014, 2017 and 2019, has struggled for form of late and not won a major televised tournament this year.