Van Gerwen Out Early in Hildesheim as Win Wait Goes On

Van Gerwen out early in Hildesheim as win wait goes on

Michael van Gerwen's search for a first PDC ProTour of the season continues after he was dumped out of the Players Championship Fourteen in Hildesheim in the third round.

Nijman maintains 2026 Players Championship supremacy with fifth title

Wessel Nijman continued his staggering Players Championship superiority by claiming his fifth title of the year at Event Fourteen in Hildesheim on Tuesday. Nijman thrashed Max Hopp 8-1 in the showpiece to scoop the £15,000 top prize for a fifth time in just 12 appearances on the circuit, becoming the first player to win five Players Championship titles in one year since Michael van Gerwen in 2016. The Dutchman punished Hopp busting 61 to lead 1-…