Overview
- Van Veen defeated two-time world champion Gary Anderson 6-3 at Alexandra Palace to book his first world final.
- He averaged 102.99 with 11 180s and a 55% checkout rate, with both players landing 170 finishes in a high-quality semi-final.
- The 23-year-old will face 18-year-old Luke Littler in a showdown that ranks among the youngest finals in tournament history.
- His quarterfinal upset of Luke Humphries finished 5-1 and featured an average above 105 and a 170 checkout.
- The run guarantees at least £200,000 in prize money, places him virtually third in the world rankings, and confirms Premier League selection while elevating him as the leading Dutch contender and equalling Michael van Gerwen as the youngest Dutch finalist.