Overview
- Anderson won 4-1 in the last 16 at Alexandra Palace, capitalizing as Michael van Gerwen faltered on finishing.
- Van Gerwen said, "I'm the culprit," after missing around 20 doubles in an uncharacteristically erratic display.
- The three-time champion confirmed he will return to the Netherlands immediately to rest before his next outings.
- Anderson advanced to the quarter-finals where he will face English debutant Justin Hood.
- The defeat capped a turbulent year for Van Gerwen that included separating from his wife, as tabloid attention on his private life persisted.