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Gian van Veen Reaches World Championship Final After 6–3 Win Over Gary Anderson

The 23-year-old Dutchman’s breakout cements his Premier League place with a minimum £400,000 payday.

Overview

  • He will face 18-year-old reigning champion Luke Littler in Saturday’s title match at Alexandra Palace.
  • Against Anderson he averaged about 103 with eleven 180s and roughly 55% on doubles in a 6–3 victory.
  • His surge included a 5–1 quarterfinal over world No. 2 Luke Humphries earlier in the tournament.
  • The run guarantees at least £400,000 in prize money, with £1,000,000 available to the winner.
  • Van Veen rises to a virtual top-three world ranking and becomes only the third Dutch finalist, securing Premier League selection.