Jose de Sousa began the latest weekend of PDC
Super Series action with an incredible 8-1 win over Luke Humphries to win the Day One title with a 114 average.
De Sousa was excellent all day and brought forward his Premier League displays to full effect.
"This is a special moment," said De Sousa to the PDC post match. "I played well but I think my doubles were the reason I got to the final, they helped me a lot today so I'm happy.
"Right now I'm feeling in great shape, and my triple 20s are easy to make, and when you make so many triples you come to the final.
"I'm very happy for my doubles today, it was so important for me to make my doubles. I came up in my percentage in my doubles so it's amazing for me.
But for the Portuguese ace, he isn't resting on his laurels and is looking for further success.
"Today, the feeling was so good. This doesn't stop here and tomorrow I have another day, and I hope I can do the same."