Michael van Gerwen Hits 14-Year Low in Rankings as Former World Champion Rises Above Him

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has slumped to his lowest ranking in 14 years.

The Dutchman, 37, fell from fourth to seventh on the PDC Order of Merit following the .

Michael van Gerwen has fallen to his lowest ranking in 14 years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Dutchman, 37, is struggling to consistently produce his best form Credit: Getty

reached the final in Blackpool two years ago, but this time around was beaten 14-12 by compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode in round two.

This means that for the first time since 2012, MVG is not in the world’s top six.

Van Gerwen had shown signs of life last month as he defeated to .

But he has since endured further disappointments, including early exits at the and the .

This has seen him fall behind 2021 world champion in the rankings, with the Welshman up to No4.

Even at the Nordic Darts Open, Van Gerwen admitted to on his way to the title.

The three-time world champion said at the time: “I was gutted. I was disappointed.

“I was sitting in the corner. I was thinking to myself: ‘What the f*** am I doing?’

Van Gerwen is down to No7 in the rankings Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

“And you need to try to take the most of it. Because the tournament is not over. And you need to keep believing in your own ability.

“That’s what I’m always doing. But sometimes it’s hard. And the moment is there to turn things around. It always gives you joy.

“Winning [is] the best medicine towards the next games. You want to show everyone what you’re capable of.

“More importantly for me, for myself, for my game, I was able to bounce back, even when things are not going great.”