Overview
- He defeated world No. 1 Luke Humphries 10-5 and Josh Rock 11-6 on his way to the final before overcoming Littler.
- He sealed the title with a 130 checkout, the highest finish of the match.
- The win was his first televised trophy since 2023 and came with an £80,000 prize.
- Van Gerwen vowed he would not tolerate another multi-year wait for a TV title, reflecting renewed confidence.
- Littler congratulated the Dutchman and said their rivalry will deliver more high-quality contests.