MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has vowed to stay in darts for another decade.
The Dutchman, 36, recently took time away from the sport after announcing he is divorcing wife of 11 years Daphne.
Michael van Gerwen returns to action this weekend in New York[/caption]
The Green Machine recently confirmed he was getting a divorce from wife Daphne[/caption]
Daphne and MVG have been married for 11 years[/caption]
Van Gerwen dropped out of the Dutch Darts Championship and has not played since the Premier League finals on May 22.
He said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Daphne and I have decided to end our relationship.
“As a result, I have withdrawn from the upcoming tournaments.”
MVG will return to action this weekend at the US Masters in New York.
It’s a tournament where the Green Machine has tasted recent success in 2017 and 2023.
Van Gerwen shares two children with Daphne.
And he has vowed to put them first – while aiming to rule the world again at the oche.
Van Gerwen said: “I love playing darts, but one thing I love more and that’s my kids.
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“I want to live a bit healthier as well and I still want to do this in 10 years, so I think you need to make a sacrifice in life, it’s as simple as that.
“I will see how things go, but I’m living by the moment.
“I have had more success in [the US Masters] than anyone else ever.
“I need to make sure I’m going to maintain that by giving 100 per cent.”
Van Gerwen, 36, and Daphne began dating in 2008.
They tied the knot six years later.
MVG is a three-time world champion but has struggled with his form over the past year.
He has battled numerous health concerns, including an issue picked up during a holiday in Thailand in January.
