Michael van Gerwen is hoping to build on his excellent form at the Word Darts Championship.

He defeated Callan Rydz in the quarter-final.

Van Gerwen told Sky Sports: “He gave me everything. He didn’t stop throwing trebles. At 4-2 I thought, ‘Now I’ve broken him’ but he never gave up, he kept throwing 180s. I was getting annoyed! More important, I did it when I had to and I’m so glad with my own performance. I’m really happy.

“I think my game is in a good place. But I’m only in a semi-final so it doesn’t mean anything. I need to make sure I maintain this form. I think the crowd deserves it, but more importantly I think I deserve it.

“The game had everything. To be part of games like this always gives you a lot of joy. I think it’s one of my best performances in a long time because he kept me under pressure constantly. I couldn’t move at all. I’m over the moon.

“Everyone knows I’ve had a tough year and I’m battling form everywhere. What do you wanna know? I’m still here and I believe in my own ability. This means a lot to me.”