The 2023 World Darts Championship was the most exciting yet, with some incredible matches and some surprising results.
In the end, it was Michael van Gerwen who emerged victorious, defeating Michael Smith in a thrilling final. Van Gerwen averaged over 100 for the match and hit 11 180s, a record for a World Championship final.
Smith, who was playing in his first World Championship final, gave as good as he got, but in the end, van Gerwen's class showed through.
Van Gerwen's victory was his third World Championship title, and it moved him level with Phil Taylor in the all-time rankings.
The other big story of the tournament was the performance of the 18-year-old Josh Rock. Rock reached the semi-finals, becoming the youngest player to reach that stage of the World Championship since Judd Trump in 2011.
Rock's run was eventually ended by van Gerwen, but he showed that he is a player to watch for the future.
Overall, the 2023 World Darts Championship was a great success. The standard of play was high, and there were some memorable matches.
Here are some of the highlights from the tournament:
The 2024 World Darts Championship is sure to be another exciting event. With the likes of van Gerwen, Smith, and Price all in contention, it is sure to be a tournament to remember.