Michael van Gerwen ended a 16-month drought on the PDC European Tour by beating Gian van Veen 8-7 in Budapest on Sunday to assert the 2024 Hungarian Darts Cup.
The Dutch celebrity gained his thirty sixth European Tour title on the Belgian Darts Cup in Might 2023 and continued his exceptional report in an exciting decider on the MVM Dome.
Van Veen was in search of his first senior PDC title however the teen regretted a missed run by the Bulls earlier than Van Veen scored a decisive 110 within the closing.
“It is actually necessary – I’ve to struggle actually onerous,” admitted Van Gerwen. “I struggled within the closing and Gian had the benefit, however I used to be struggling extra with myself.
“The group has given me a lot vitality and I am over the moon to have the ability to give it again to them.
“I feel I am heading in the right direction, particularly with my new darts. I missed the sensation of successful for a very long time, however now the whole lot is on observe.
“I need to win extra and my love for the sport remains to be there. I would like to ensure I maintain that momentum going.”
Van Veen stated: “I am solely 22 and to push Michael van Gerwen up to now within the closing is an incredible feeling. In fact I am upset.
“I missed the match darts and hit the bull on 118 and I believed the match was very shut – however Michael’s 110 confirmed his stage. He was a worthy winner right this moment, congratulations to him.”