Monday 7 May 2018 18:01, UK
Michael van Gerwen claimed his third European Tour title of 2018 as he beat James Wade 8-3 in Sunday’s European Darts Grand Prix final in Sindelfingen.
The world No 1 produced an astonishing display, hitting three 110-plus averages in his quarter-final, semi-final and final matches.
Van Gerwen swept past Alan Tabern, Darren Webster, Dave Chisnall, Michael Smith - in just over ten minutes with a semi-final whitewash - and Wade to clinch the £25,000 prize.
"I think that was my best ever tournament," said the Dutchman, who picked up his 23rd European Tour win with the success.
"To average over 110 for three games in a row is special.
"Other players always push me, and I have to do something special to win these games.
"James is back on track and playing consistently well again. He pushed me all the way especially at the start of the game."
The 2018 Premier League is back for the final league night next Thursday as we head to Aberdeen for Week 15. Coverage gets underway from 7pm on Sky Sports Action. The tungsten action will then continue through to the season's conclusion with the Play-Offs on Thursday, May 17 at The O2 in London.
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