Michael van Gerwen has credited mental strength for ending his two-and-a-half year wait for a European Tour title.

Michael van Gerwen tasted victory for the first time on the PDC European Tour since 2019 with a superb comeback win over Rob Cross in the German Darts Championship.

Peter Wright and Michael van Gerwen advanced to the last 16 of the Interwetten German Darts Championship on Saturday.

Dave Chisnall, Kim Huybrechts, Daryl Gurney and Vincent van der Voort were amongst the first round winners as the Interwetten German Darts Championship began.

Devon Petersen will be bidding to retain the Interwetten German Darts Championship title this weekend in Hildesheim - draw & schedule confirmed.

The PDC European Tour will return to Halle 39 in Hildesheim later in March, after the Interwetten German Darts Championship was given the go-ahead.

Players are now able to enter the forthcoming Winmau Challenge Tour Events 6-10 and ET2-6 East Europe Qualifiers.

Gerwyn Price defeated Peter Wright 8-4 in the final of the International Darts Open to stay world number one.

Krzysztof Kciuk caused the biggest upset on the opening day of the Interwetten International Darts Open in Riesa by knocking out Rob Cross.

The draw and schedule of play have been confirmed for the 2022 Interwetten International Darts Open.