Michael van Gerwen will not add a first major title of the season or a fourth UK Open title after losing unexpectedly to Andrew Gilding in the final 11-10 on Sunday night.
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Gilding the latest in a long line of first time champions watched as Van Gerwen missed a match dart at 102 in the decider before hitting double 20 and as expected being the favourite, MVG was left distraught.
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🏆 GLORY FOR GOLDFINGER! 👍
HE HAS DONE IT!
Andrew Gilding defeats Michael van Gerwen in a thrilling deciding leg to become the 2023 Cazoo UK Open CHAMPION!!
It's a first ever televised title for the 52-year-old, what a moment for Goldfinger!