 He also finished top of the DDF (Dutch Darts Federation) Rankings – which would have secured him a place at the PDC World Championship, if he chose to accept.He had already committed to playing at Lakeside, so the place went to Rico Vonck who finished second in the rankings.Van Gerwen was the bookmakers pre-tournament favourite to win the 2007 Lakeside World title, but his hopes were ended in the first round by Gary Robson.