Gerwyn Price beats Michael van Gerwen to retain International Darts Open crown | ‘I think I’m half German now!’

Gerwyn Value has now gained consecutive titles on the European Tour and was in dominant type, as he beat Michael van Gerwen 8-4 in Riesa.

Gerwyn Value has retained his Worldwide Darts Open crown by beating Michael van Gerwen 8-4 in Riesa.

The Welshman averaged over 105 as he gained consecutive titles on the European Tour.

En path to the ultimate, Value beat Mike De Decker, Rob Cross and Dirk van Dujivenbode, to arrange a ultimate showdown in opposition to Van Gerwen.

The Dutchman had earlier overwhelmed Jose de Sousa, Peter Wright and Martin Schindler, dropping simply 5 legs within the course of.

However it was the Iceman who began the stronger within the ultimate, taking out a 134 to say the opening leg earlier than smashing in a 14-dart leg to double his lead.

Van Gerwen hit again to take a leg of his personal, after Value missed 4 darts at double.

The setback didn’t cease Value, although, as he gained 4 straight legs to take a 6-1 lead and transfer two legs away from victory.

Van Gerwen had some struggle left in him and gained back-to-back legs as he threatened a comeback however any hopes of a miracle had been ended when Value pinned tops for a 14-darter to moved inside a leg of the title.

Van Gerwen replied with one other leg however the deficit was an excessive amount of to get better as Value lastly completed issues off to say his eighth Euro Tour title.

“I believe I’m half-German now!” Value mentioned.

“I have been getting nice assist over the past couple of months and it’s displaying on the board. I do know I am enjoying effectively and I am placing gamers below stress.

“Michael wasn’t at his finest at this time. He missed a few doubles and people essential doubles have gotten to go in if you wish to win tournaments.

“Fortunately I have been scoring effectively and people essential doubles have been getting in, as a result of on one other day it may have been a unique story.

“I’m positive it was an incredible sport for the group. Michael is a superb participant and he’ll come again, so I am completely happy to win this one.”