Michael Smith’s alarming run of form continued as he crashed out of the World Championship at the first hurdle in a stunning defeat to Kevin Doets.Smith’s form has spiralled since he became world champion in 2023 and it hit a new low after Doets won a deciding set tiebreak 6-4 to claim a 3-2 victory.

MICHAEL SMITH dramatically crashed out of Ally Pally in a thriller – and his darts world for 2025 has now imploded. Bully Boy, 34, was champion of the world two years ago and came here defending

Michael Smith has been knocked out of the Worlds; Scott Williams, Matt Campbell, and Nick Kenny all progressed to the second round; watch every session of the World Darts Championship up to and includ

Kevin Doets produced the upset of the tournament with an enthralling 3-2 victory over Michael Smith at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

The most recent nine-darter at the PDC World Championship before Christian Kist on Wednesday was from Michael Smith in his 2023 final win over Michael van Gerwen.

Second seed Michael Smith crashes out as Kevin Doets edges Ally Pally thriller - Deciding set went to a tenth leg as Doets sealed victory with his fourth match dart

Michael Smith's alarming run of form continued as he crashed out of the World Championship at the first hurdle in a stunning defeat to Kevin Doets.

Smith recorded a three-dart average of 96.93, while Doets averaged 96.90. Doets will now face Krzysztof Ratajski, Richard Veenstra or Alexis Toylo in the last 32 after Christmas.

Shattered Michael Smith last night crashed out of the Worlds at the hands of Kevin Doets. The 2023 champion’s miserable year was capped by a tie-breaker loss to the Dutchman. Doets almost dumped Smith 12 months ago,