Michael van Gerwen pulls out of International Darts Open

Michael van Gerwen has been forced to withdraw from the International Darts Open due to medical reasons.

The world No 1 claimed the Perth Masters title last weekend, but the top-seeded Dutchman has been denied the chance to pursue more silverware in Germany.

Van Gerwen's scheduled second round opponent, either Ryan Meikle or Michael Rasztovits, will receive a bye through to the third round.

Peter Wright, Kim Huybrechts and Dave Chisnall are other top-four seeded players in the draw, which also includes reigning champion Michael Smith.

Kevin Painter has been pitted against Devon Petersen in the pick of the first round matches, while former European Tour finalist Jamie Caven meets Andy Boulton.

And Jeffrey de Graaf comes up against Joe Cullen in a battle of two exciting talents.

First round
Afternoon Session 
Robbie Green v James Richardson
Andy Hamilton v James Wilson
Maik Langendorf v Jim Walker
Ryan Meikle v Michael Rasztovits
Yordi Meeuwisse v Brendan Dolan
Jeffrey de Zwaan v Jermaine Wattimena
Michael Barnard v Mike Holz
Ronny Huybrechts v Mark Frost

Evening Session 
Andy Boulton v Jamie Caven
Krzysztof Ratajski v Chris Dobey
Kyle Anderson v Vincent Kamphuis
Dragutin Horvat v Ricky Evans
Jeffrey de Graaf v Joe Cullen
Max Hopp v Darren Webster
Kevin Painter v Devon Petersen
Rene Eidams v Steve West