World Series of Darts: Gerwyn Price holds nerve to clinch victory

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Image caption, Price had won 14 of his previous 15 meetings against Van Duijvenbode

World number one Gerwyn Price clinched his second World Series of Darts title after a last-leg thriller against Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode.

The Welshman held his nerve and silenced the Amsterdam crowd with his 11-10 victory in the final.

Van Duijvenbode threw first in the deciding leg but Price repeated his 2020 success, coolly sealing victory with a 90 checkout.

"I knew it would be a tough battle but I dug in until the end," said Price.

"I missed doubles in a few legs but I gave myself a chance in the last leg.

"I'm more than experienced with these kind of crowds but I'm thrilled to get over the line."

Price had reached the final after an 11-9 win over England's James Wade, while Van Duijvenbode got past defending champion Jonny Clayton of Wales 11-8.

There was never more than a leg in it in the final, but Price looked to have seized the advantage when a 115 checkout helped him break and go 9-8 up.

But Van Duijvenbode responded in the next leg with back-to-back 180s to break straight back and level it at 9-9.

The next two legs went with throw ensuring a dramatic finale.