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It is said that Michael van Gerwen was already on his way to the airport when the Professional Darts Corporation suggested that their figurehead and workhorse should turn back.

The fear that the superstar would not be able to return to the World Cup was too great.

The number one in the world rankings had won their opening match in the second round on Saturday evening against Ryan Murray with 3: 1.

Since the third round in London's Alexandra Palace only played after the Christmas holidays and he could even have a break until December 29th, van Gerwen wanted to fly to his wife and two children at home in the Netherlands for a few days on Sunday.

That’s the plan.

Van Gerwen reports on Twitter

After the outbreak of a mutated version of the coronavirus and the impending isolation of Great Britain from the mainland, van Gerwen was at risk of missing the continuation of the tournament.

Air traffic to many countries has already been interrupted, the ferry terminal in Dover, England, is closed and the Eurotunnel is closed.

The EU has scheduled an extraordinary meeting for Monday to discuss how to proceed.

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“Okay, so I'll be spending Christmas in London given the new regulations.

It's hard to leave the family alone, but they made my decision stronger.

It's a very important event for players and fans, ”wrote van Gerwen on Twitter late on Sunday evening.

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The World Cup participants who are still in the tournament prepare to spend Christmas together in the player's hotel.

With Gabriel Clemens and Nico Kurz, who will meet directly on Monday evening in the second round, there are also two Germans in the tournament.

In the event of a victory, at least Clemens, who is accompanied by his partner in London, had announced to WELT that he would be spending the holidays in England.

World Cup participant Nico Shortly after his victory a guest at the Boardschau

After his first victory at the Darts World Cup, Nico Kurz answered the questions from host Lutz Wöckener.

How he tried to ignore his opponent's tricks on stage and whether joint training units are possible before the German duel against Gabriel Clemens - that and more in the current board show.

Source: WORLD

At the moment it seems difficult to predict whether and when the Germans will be able to travel back at all.

On Sunday, the broadcasting German TV broadcaster Sport1 withdrew its team with moderator Hartwig Thöne and reporter Jana Wosnitza from London at short notice.

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Immediately before the tournament, the increasing number of infections had already ensured that fans were no longer admitted from the second day of the World Cup.

On Sunday morning, the tournament with player Martijn Kleermaker received its first positive corona case.

And whether the tournament can be played through to the final on January 3rd is at least questionable in view of current developments.

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