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 outstanding 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 really important – I had to battle really hard,” admitted Van Gerwen. “I was struggling in the final and Gian took advantage, but I was more battling with myself.
“The group gave me a lot vitality and to present them one thing again, I am over the moon.
“I believe I am on the correct 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 want to win more and my love for the game is still there. I need to make sure I keep this momentum going.”
Van Veen mentioned: “I’m only 22 years old, and to push Michael van Gerwen this far in the final is an amazing feeling. Of course I’m disappointed.
“I missed the match dart, the 118 on the bull, I believe it was actually shut – however Michael’s 110 end reveals his class. He is the deserved winner right this moment and congratulations to him.”
