Darts star's wife speaks on ugly feud that threatens to engulf World Championship as PDC delay investigation
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Kim Huybrechts' wife, Dana Verhaegen insists there is "no hatred" between the No 31 seed and Dimitri van den Bergh, despite the two Belgium darts stars being involved in a PDC investigation heading into the World Championships.
The World Cup of Darts earlier this year saw awkward tension arise between Huybrechts and Van den Bergh.
The pair completely ignored each other in their opening match against Finland with manager Mac Elkin having to intervene.
Despite the sour relationship, they managed to reach the semi-finals with the source of their conflict unreported.
Dimitri van den Bergh filed a complaint to the PDC
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It was later revealed that Van den Bergh had filed a complaint about Huybrechts to the PDC.
Now the former close friends could meet at the World Darts Championships this month with both players drawn into the same section.
Huybrechts' wife Verhaegen has played down the ongoing feud, but suggested there won't be any niceties between them.
''They say hello to each other, but they won't bring up small talk," Verhaegen told Het Nieuwsblad.
"No more than necessary, but there is no hatred toward each other.
''Best friends, that's something else."
The PDC also issued a statement on the reported investigation but claimed nothing would be announced during the World Darts Championship.
''The procedure is in full swing,'' the PDC told the Dutch outlet.'
'Nothing will be made public about the case until a final decision has been made.
Kim Huybrechts' wife has spoken out
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“That will not happen during the World Championship, so think more like January or early February for a ruling.
"The reason it is taking so long is because of other cases Huybrechts is currently involved in.
''A potential fourth-round match between the compatriots will depend on both players winning two games.
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As seeded players, they've both received a bye for the first round and will be among the favourites for a deep run.
But Huybrechts has the tougher draw of the two as he could face No 2 seed and three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in the third round.
If Huybrechts causes an upset and beats Van Gerwen then Van den Bergh will likely have to defeat Englishman Stephen Bunting in order to take on his compatriot.
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