Michael van Gerwen has sealed his first World Series of Darts title of the season and his 17th overall and his third in Australia after producing a superb display to see off his rival Gerwyn Price 8-5 at the Queensland Darts Masters in Townsville on Saturday.
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Van Gerwen has found the winning touch again and reminiscent of recent wins at the World Matchplay, he fired away leg after leg after initially going 4-1 down leaving 'The Iceman' no chance and showing why he is firmly the player to beat right now.
First blood went to Price with a 103 checkout but Van Gerwen hit back on double 18 as both held in the early going. The former hit an 82 checkout to continue that at 2-1.
Both messed around on doubles with Price irked by a potential draft only for ‘The Iceman’ to hit double five to open up a two leg gap at 3-1.
Both started firing on the scoring with maximums but after handing MVG a break chance, Price went 4-1 up on double two despite still being frustrated.
This frustration seemed to be due to a crowd member whistling and Van Gerwen held on double 18 to go 4-2 down.
He forced MVG to take out 140 and he did so with Price sat on 52 to go 5-2 up and instead it was 4-3. An 80 checkout on return saw MVG take parity at 4-4.
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MVG hit 140 to leave 40 with Price taking aim at 120 pinning it to hold under pressure at 5-4. But MVG didn’t allow Price to reestablish the break taking out 112 for 5-5.
But Van Gerwen took out 77 to lead for the first time at 6-5 and was throwing to go one away. An 87 checkout saw MVG hold to go 7-5 up. Price could not stay in the tie with Van Gerwen pinning 58 for yet another leg.
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VAN GERWEN IS THE CHAMPION 🟢
It's a 17th World Series of Darts title for Michael van Gerwen as he is crowned the inaugural 2022 @PalmerbetAU Queensland Darts Master!
He loves winning in Australia 🇦🇺