Michael van Gerwen claims Hungarian Darts Trophy in Budapest

Michael van Gerwen ended a 16-month drought on the PDC European Tour with a sensational 8-7 win over Gian van Veen to claim the 2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy title in Budapest on Sunday night.

The Dutch superstar had claimed his 36th European Tour win in May 2023 at the Belgian Darts Trophy, and extended his remarkable record in a thrilling decider at MVM Dome.

Van Veen was searching for his maiden senior PDC title, but the youngster was left to rue one missed match dart - at the bull - before Van Gerwen took the final's deciding leg with a 110 checkout.

Having also won a Players Championship on Wednesday, Van Gerwen has now scooped two titles in five days and £45,000 in prize money in a triumphant return to winning ways.

"This was really important - I had to battle really hard," admitted Van Gerwen. "I was struggling in the final and Gian took advantage, but I was more battling with myself.

"The crowd gave me so much energy and to give them something back, I'm over the moon.

"I think I'm on the right way, especially with my new darts. I missed the winning feeling for a long time but now everything falls into place.

"I want to win more and my love for the game is still there. I need to make sure I keep this momentum going."

Van Gerwen had landed a nine-darter in Saturday's second round win over Martin Lukeman, and maintained that form with a 100 average in his third round win over Gabriel Clemens to open Finals Day.

He then saw off Josh Rock and Ross Smith - averaging 107.87 against the latter in the semi-finals - as he progressed to the decider in his hunt for a 37th European Tour success.

Van Gerwen opened the all-Dutch decider against Van Veen with a roof-raising 170 checkout, and added a second 12-darter and a break of throw to