Michael van Gerwen gets better of Gian van Veen to win Bahrain Masters

Michael van Gerwen beat Gian van Veen 8-6 in a thrilling all-Dutch final to win the Bahrain Masters title.

Three-time world champion Van Gerwen, leapfrogged in the rankings by world championship runner-up Van Veen earlier this month, let slip 3-0 and 6-2 leads before edging an enthralling contest to lift the trophy for the first time.

World number one Luke Littler was knocked out earlier on finals day at the Exhibition World Bahrain after a comprehensive 6-2 quarter-final defeat to Gerwyn Price.

A first World Series title since 2024...