Michael van Gerwen ended a 16-month drought on the PDC European Tour with a sensational 8-7 win over Gian van Veen to assert the 2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy title in Budapest on Sunday.
The Dutch famous person had claimed his thirty sixth European Tour win in Might 2023 on the Belgian Darts Trophy, and prolonged his exceptional file in an exhilarating decider at MVM Dome.
Van Veen was looking for his maiden senior PDC title, however the teen was left to rue one missed match dart – on the bull – earlier than Van Gerwen took the ultimate’s deciding leg with a 110 checkout.
“This was actually vital – I needed to battle actually arduous,” admitted Van Gerwen. “I used to be struggling within the last and Gian took benefit, however I used to be extra battling with myself.
“The group gave me a lot vitality and to offer them one thing again, I am over the moon.
“I believe I am on the suitable manner, particularly with my new darts. I missed the successful feeling for a very long time however now every little thing falls into place.
Michael van Gerwen received the Hungarian Darts Trophy
“I need to win extra and my love for the sport remains to be there. I want to verify I maintain this momentum going.”
Van Veen stated: “I am solely 22 years outdated, and to push Michael van Gerwen this far within the last is a tremendous feeling. After all I am dissatisfied.
“I missed the match dart, the 118 on the bull, I believe it was actually shut – however Michael’s 110 end exhibits his class. He is the deserved winner right this moment and congratulations to him.”
