Michael van Gerwen beat Luke Littler 8-6 in the Dutch Darts Masters final.
What happened?
The match was closely contested until the last leg, when Van Gerwen punished a mistake from Littler to win.
Littler had been making headlines with his impressive performances, including reaching the final of the Darts World Championship at 16.
He also won his first senior PDC title by beating Van Gerwen in the Bahrain Darts Masters final.
Why it matters for Michael van Gerwen
Van Gerwen vowed to improve after his loss to Littler and managed to do so in the Dutch Masters final.
"Luke put me under so much pressure," Van Gerwen said, as reported by Sky Sports.
What comes next?
The Premier League Darts is ahead, with the first match taking place on Thursday, 1 February.
Littler will have a rematch against current world champion Luke Humphries in the opening match.
Van Gerwen won his 16th World Series of Darts crown, demonstrating his continued dominance in the sport.
He has had some tough matches in finals over the last year, but managed to keep his fighting spirit and never give up.
Littler has been compared to Van Gerwen for his early rise to prominence, with the three-time PDC world champion making a televised nine-darter on his first PDC tour at 17.
Van Gerwen did not have the same success in the world championships that year, missing a match dart in the first round and losing to Phil Taylor.
The rivalry between Van Gerwen and Littler is likely to continue, with both players competing in the Premier League.
Van Gerwen's experience and skill will be put to the test against the young and talented Littler.
The Dutch Darts Masters final was a closely contested match, with both players showing impressive skills.
Van Gerwen's win was a testament to his ability to perform under pressure.
Littler's scoring power is immense, and Van Gerwen had to keep fighting to win.
The match was a thrilling conclusion to the Dutch Darts Masters, with Van Gerwen emerging victorious.