Van Gerwen won his first two matches in the 2018 World Championship against Christian Kist and James Wilson respectively. In his third round match against Price, van Gerwen won 4–2 despite losing seven legs in a row. In the quarter-final, van Gerwen faced Raymond van Barneveld.
Van Gerwen won his first two matches in the 2018 World Championship against Kist and Wilson respectively. He then overcame Price's challenge with a 4–2 victory despite losing seven consecutive legs in the third round. In the quarter-finals, he faced Raymond van Barneveld.