In the Unibet European Championship Michael van Gerwen defeated Dave Chisnall 10-4 with a superb 106.55 average, seven 180s and 50 percent on his doubles.
Although Chisnall opened with a 14-darter, van Gerwen took command by winning the next four and also led 6-3 before a key moment saw the Englishman left waiting on 40 as the world number one took out 132 with a stunning bull, bull, double 16 combination to move four legs clear.
Chisnall hit back on double eight as he traded 180s with van Gerwen, but the Dutchman won the next two on tops before opening with two maximums as he sealed victory in style with a ten-dart leg.
"I played really well, especially when I needed to," said van Gerwen. "I felt great and I did the right things at the right moments.
"The 132 finish was a killer I think. It was a fantastic moment and it made a huge difference. This is a big tournament and I don't want to lose this title. I can do better but I'm playing well."
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