Gary Anderson has claimed the triple crown becoming only the third player to do so and he did it by claiming the World Matchplay, one of the only titles he hadn’t claimed in his career.
Anderson faced Mensur Suljovic in what will go down to some as one of the best finals in World Matchplay history.
He spoke afterwards of his delight of winning the tournament but admitted despite that it was a struggle and he rode his luck at times.
’The Flying Scotsman’ has never been a huge fan of the World Matchplay as a tournament but he has said it has become a special place to him now.
“I'm delighted to win this magnificent tournament," said Anderson.
"It was a struggle to win, as it always is against Mensur, and I think I rode my luck a bit tonight.
"When the bullseye to win it bounced out it was frustrating but I managed to regain my composure to win it.
"It's been nice to see Phil back in Blackpool this week and the crowd have been fantastic.
"This is a special place for me now and I'll look forward to coming back here next year to defend my title."
Click here for more information about the World Matchplay. The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here.
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He spoke afterwards of his delight of winning the tournament but admitted despite that it was a struggle and he rode his luck at times.
’The Flying Scotsman’ has never been a huge fan of the World Matchplay as a tournament but he has said it has become a special place to him now.
“I'm delighted to win this magnificent tournament," said Anderson.
"It was a struggle to win, as it always is against Mensur, and I think I rode my luck a bit tonight.
"When the bullseye to win it bounced out it was frustrating but I managed to regain my composure to win it.
"It's been nice to see Phil back in Blackpool this week and the crowd have been fantastic.
"This is a special place for me now and I'll look forward to coming back here next year to defend my title."
Click here for more information about the World Matchplay. The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here.
https://twitter.com/officialpdc/status/1023660780565159936?s=21
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