MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has split up with his wife Daphne.
The darts star is set to withdraw from playing and will take a break as he deals with the personal issue.
That means he will not take part in the Dutch Darts Championship this weekend.
Van Gerwen apologised to the fans he has disappointed with his decision to withdraw, but revealed he and Daphne are going through difficult times.
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“As a result, I have withdrawn from eh upcoming tournaments.
“I am sorry to disappoint my fans, but I trust that they will understand my decision.
“We are going through difficult times and ask everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time.”
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