Video: Michael van Gerwen slams on the power to overcome Phil Taylor
Michael van Gerwen completed a clean sweep of the PDC's major titles with a brilliant 16-13 triumph over Phil Taylor in the Grand Slam of Darts final.
Van Gerwen's incredible 2015 continued as the world number one followed up his previous Masters, UK Open, World Matchplay and European Championship victories by scooping the £100,000 first prize at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
After trailing 4-1 and 7-3, van Gerwen punished missed doubles from the Stoke legend to win six straight legs and move 9-7 up during an enthralling contest last night.
Taylor levelled at nine-all, but van Gerwen took the next three to pull into a lead he would never give up as he closed out the win on double 18, hitting 14 180s and maintaining his record of averaging over 100 in all seven wins during the week.
"To beat Phil here in the final is a great honour for me and I'm so happy to have won this title," said van Gerwen. "I've never won this trophy before and it means a lot to me.
"Phil's a fantastic player but he didn't play his best game. When you get in front you don't want to give it away, and I'm really glad that I took my chances.
"I've won every major now and it means a lot to me."
Taylor admitted: "I missed too many doubles and it's my own fault, but I'm proud to have reached the final but I'm disappointed that I lost.
"I gave him chances and he took them, and fair play to him – it's set him up now for the rest of the year. He's a phenomenal darts player."
