- World No 1 defeats Dutch rival 18-15 in Blackpool
- Luke Humphries doubles up after winning world crown
Luke Humphries became just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year after a dramatic triumph in Blackpool. The world No 1, who won at Alexandra Palace in January, cemented his position at the summit of the sport with a 18-15 win over Michael van Gerwen at the Winter Gardens.
Victory sees him join Phil Taylor, Van Gerwen and Peter Wright in winning the two most prestigious competitions in the same year.