Michael van Gerwen survives scare to reach World Championship second round

The three-time champion battled past Mitsuhiko Tatsunami.ory.

Michael van Gerwen survived a scare against Mitsuhiko Tatsunami (John Walton/PA)

Michael van Gerwen survived an almighty scare in the opening round of the World Championship.

The three-time champion battled past Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, with his 3-1 victory not telling the real story.