PDC World Matchplay 2022 culminated with a nail-biting 18-14 final win for in-form Michael van Gerwen over Gerwyn Price, we take a look at the darts tournament format, top players, results, schedule, draw, fixtures, winner prize money
On a thrilling Sunday night in Blackpool, Michael van Gerwen put on a masterful performance to overcome Gerwyn Price and win his third Betfred World Matchplay championship.
World Matchplay Darts 2022 Final Results, Winner, Score And Winners Prize Money Pool Breakdown
VAN GERWEN IS THE WORLD MATCHPLAY CHAMPION! 🏆🏆🏆
Michael van Gerwen becomes a three-time @Betfred World Matchplay champion, clinching the title with a majestic 121 finish to close out an 18-14 win over Gerwyn Price in a magnificent final!
The three-peat. pic.twitter.com/eNHewJGbz3
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 24, 2022
FOR THE THIRD TIME 🏆🏆🏆
Michael van Gerwen is the 2022 @Betfred World Matchplay Champion for the third time in his career!
He beats Gerwyn Price 18-14 in an epic final at the Winter Gardens!
Simply incredible finishing and power scoring 👏#WMDarts pic.twitter.com/wCz9HcucgK
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 24, 2022
The Professional Darts Corporation staged the World Matchplay for the 29th time in 2022 at the Betfred World Matchplay. From July 16 to July 24, 2022, the competition took held in the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. In the quarterfinals, defending champion Peter Wright was upset by Dimitri Van den Bergh 16–14. While this was going on, Michael van Gerwen defeated Gerwyn Price 18-14 to win his third World Matchplay championship.
2022 World Matchplay Final Day Results, Fixtures And Score
Van Gerwen overcame a slow start to defeat the Welshman 18-14, reeling off the final five legs without a hitch to win the top prize of £200,000 and the prestigious Phil Taylor Trophy. Price was attempting to become the first Welshman to win the World Matchplay championship, and for long stretches of time, it looked as though he would succeed. However, Van Gerwen pulled off an incredible comeback.
Despite his physical issues, Van Gerwen has had a fantastic few months as he follows up a sixth Premier League triumph with his first televised ranking trophy since his victory in the Players Championship Finals in November 2020.
Following a stellar campaign that included a 104.64 average against Jose De Sousa and a nine-darter in his victory against Danny Noppert in the semi-final, Price earned £100,000 as runner-up. The 37-year-old was unable to cap off a stellar week with his ninth PDC televised victory, but with Peter Wright’s quarterfinal elimination, Price has reclaimed the top spot.
2022 Betfred World Matchplay Semi-final Results
23rd July (20:00 BST)
Gerwyn Price 17-11 Danny Noppert
Michael van Gerwen 17-14 Dimitri Van den Bergh
2022 Betfred World Matchplay Final Results
24th July (21:00 BST)
Michael van Gerwen 18-14 Gerwyn Price
Prize Money Pool Distribution Of World Matchplay 2022
The net prize pool for the Betfred World Matchplay 2022 is £800,000. Michael van Gerwen’s prize as the champion was worth £200,000, which was twice as much money as Gerwyn Price’s second-place prize of $100,000.
| Stage & No. of Players | Prize money (Total: £25,000) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £10,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £5,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £2,500 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £1,250 |
Recommended: The Sports Fan App