MVG subsequently lost momentum with Anderson taking advantage bt he got back on track to take the win.
The pairing set a record for 180s in a televised match.
The world number one averaged 107.79 to claim the £350,000 in prize money and the Sid Waddell Trophy following one of the most incredible performances seen at the famous venue, where Anderson had won 17 matches in a row since losing to the same opponent.
Van Gerwen set the tone by recording a 180 with his first three darts of the tournament and put on one more breath-taking show on the big stage to extend his winning streak to 28 matches after Anderson had been level at 2-2.
Van Gerwen took the opening leg by hitting the bull to nail a 122 finish and went a set to the good by hitting double 18 in a deciding leg, but Anderson twice responded to peg the top seed back.
The Scot was setting a high standard of his own, but could do nothing to stop Van Gerwen taking control as the favourite won six legs in a row and was 5-2 up in a flash.
Van Gerwen was in a hurry to wrap up his seventh PDC major ranking tournament triumph in a row, taking out 100 to stand just a set from victory.
Although Anderson delayed the inevitable by pulling one back as records tumbled, Van Gerwen took out a century once again to make it two sets apiece in the 10th and was punching the air after hitting the bull to end Anderson’s reign.
Michael van Gerwen reclaims world darts title with imperious display
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN put in a hugely impressive display as he reclaimed the PDC World Darts Championship title at the Ally Pally tonight.
He stopped Gary Anderson’s three-in-a-row bid with a clinical 7-3 win.
It’s the Dutchman’s second PDC title – he won the last championship before Anderson’s two recent wins.
Van Gerwen continued his excellent form to race into a lead and seemingly rattle the Scot initially.
He had the chance to claim the victory at 6-2 but was interrupted by a spectator taking the trophy from the stage.
MVG subsequently lost momentum with Anderson taking advantage bt he got back on track to take the win.
The pairing set a record for 180s in a televised match.
The world number one averaged 107.79 to claim the £350,000 in prize money and the Sid Waddell Trophy following one of the most incredible performances seen at the famous venue, where Anderson had won 17 matches in a row since losing to the same opponent.
Van Gerwen set the tone by recording a 180 with his first three darts of the tournament and put on one more breath-taking show on the big stage to extend his winning streak to 28 matches after Anderson had been level at 2-2.
Van Gerwen took the opening leg by hitting the bull to nail a 122 finish and went a set to the good by hitting double 18 in a deciding leg, but Anderson twice responded to peg the top seed back.
The Scot was setting a high standard of his own, but could do nothing to stop Van Gerwen taking control as the favourite won six legs in a row and was 5-2 up in a flash.
Van Gerwen was in a hurry to wrap up his seventh PDC major ranking tournament triumph in a row, taking out 100 to stand just a set from victory.
Although Anderson delayed the inevitable by pulling one back as records tumbled, Van Gerwen took out a century once again to make it two sets apiece in the 10th and was punching the air after hitting the bull to end Anderson’s reign.
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