Michael van Gerwen has tasted defeat of the first time in 2019 .
The world number one lost 7-3 to James Wade in their Premier League Darts encounter.
Meanwhile Mensur Suljovic and Michael Smith both got their first victories.
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Van Gerwen loses for first time this year
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