"Peter Wright's confidence was wildly misplaced after he crashed out of the world championship on Tuesday. Arno Merk ensured the two-time champion will not be returning to Alexandra Palace after Christmas, winning 3-0 as the Scot averaged just 79.20. Wright had claimed he was definitely going to win this tournament, but Merk, on debut, was full value for the win and it denied the possibility of a third-round match between Wright and Michael van Gerwen a repeat of the 2020 final."
"The pair were involved in an exchange of words last week after Wright said Van Gerwen's eyesight had been faltering, with the Dutchman responding by suggesting the women he has been dating shows his eyes are just fine. I am stunned, I can't believe it. I just beat a legend, I am so happy, Merk said on stage. I am early in my work, so I am really happy."
Arno Merk beat Peter Wright 3-0, ensuring the two-time champion will not return to Alexandra Palace after Christmas. Wright averaged 79.20 and had proclaimed he would win the tournament, but Merk, on his debut, produced a deserved victory that prevented a potential third-round repeat of the 2020 final against Michael van Gerwen. The pair had exchanged barbed comments last week over Van Gerwen's eyesight and personal remarks. Merk described himself as stunned and proud, saying the win meant everything and that he could be dangerous if he played like that. Other winners included Jermaine Wattimena, Callan Rydz and Ryan Meikle.
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