Overview
- The 18-year-old champion claimed a record £1,000,000 winner's prize at Alexandra Palace.
- Van Veen, 23, finished runner-up after a breakout run that included a 5-1 quarter-final win over Luke Humphries and a 6-3 semi-final victory against Gary Anderson.
- The result confirms Van Veen's ascent to virtual world No. 3 and ensures his place in next season's Premier League.
- Van Veen became the third Dutchman to reach a World Championship final, following Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld.
- The title match highlighted a generational shift with an 18-year-old defending champion facing a 23-year-old first-time finalist.