Gary Anderson won the European Darts Grand Prix for the second year in a row with an 8-0 whitewash victory over Andrew Gilding on Sunday.
The two-time world champion averaged 92 and hit 52 per cent of his doubles against Gilding.

What happened?

Anderson saw off world youth champion Gian van Veen on Saturday before overcoming world No 5 Rob Cross in the third round.
He then had a scrappy quarter-final win over Martin Lukeman, followed by a comprehensive victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode.

Why it matters for Gary Anderson

The victory gives Anderson greater flexibility in implementing a limited schedule for the rest of the year.
It should boost his hopes of qualifying for major tournaments like the World Matchplay and the Grand Slam of Darts.
Anderson had a 141 checkout from in the fourth leg, the highlight of a comprehensive victory.

What comes next?

The European Darts Grand Prix proved to be an event full of surprises, with James Wade the only player currently in the top 10 of the PDC Order of Merit to reach the last eight.
Home hopes in Sindelfingen ended when Germany's Martin Schindler was comprehensively beaten 6-2 by Van Duijvenbode in the third round.
Anderson feels at home in Germany, with the German fans cheering his success on Sunday.
"I'm a very proud Scotsman and I get a lot of support in Scotland, but this has outdone them," Anderson said.
The 54-year-old asked "Can I retire now?" after the victory, feeling proud of his achievement.
Anderson played for 30 years, playing with Phil Taylor, Eric Bristow, and Steve Beaton.
He believes darts is in a good place, with many young players coming through, including Germans, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, Italians, and French players.
The European Darts Grand Prix was a significant event, with many big names sent home early, including Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, and Nathan Aspinall.
Anderson's victory was a notable one, with the Scotsman dominating the tournament from start to finish.
He will look to build on this success in upcoming tournaments, including the World Matchplay and the Grand Slam of Darts.
The European Darts Grand Prix was held in Sindelfingen, Germany, on Sunday, May 5, 2025.
Anderson's win was a significant one, with the two-time world champion proving he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.