Overview
- Michael van Gerwen edged Luke Humphries 8-7 in Copenhagen on Saturday to claim the Nordic Darts Masters.
- The final went to a deciding leg after big momentum swings, with Humphries missing a bullseye and Van Gerwen finishing 72 on double top to clinch victory.
- Humphries reached the final after a 7-5 semi against Luke Littler in which he averaged 105 and hit a 132 checkout.
- Players criticised crowd behaviour after the final for whistling at doubles, and Van Gerwen asked for an Elvis impersonator at the stage side to be removed because he was a distraction.
- The title strengthens Van Gerwen's World Series record and boosts his form and profile ahead of the World Cup of Darts and the US Darts Masters later this month.