Gary Anderson delivered a darts masterclass in Sindelfingen on Sunday night, becoming the first player to successfully defend the European Darts Grand Prix title — and doing so in devastating fashion with an 8-0 Demolition of Andrew Gilding in the final.
The Scotsman, who looked focused and formidable all weekend, capped off his campaign with a whitewash victory that stunned the crowd and sent a clear message to his rivals on the European Tour.
🏆 How Anderson Stormed to Glory
Earlier in the evening, Anderson survived a tense test against Martin Lukeman in the quarter-finals. The match went all the way, but Anderson kept his nerve to edge it 6-5 with a clinical 15-darter in the deciding leg.
In the semi-finals, he turned up the heat, dismantling Dirk van Duijvenbode 7-2 with a sensational display. Anderson averaged over 106 and strung together five consecutive legs to cruise into the final.
🎯 Gilding’s Route to the Final
Andrew Gilding had looked impressive throughout the weekend. On finals night, he dismantled Peter Wright 6-1, exploiting Snakebite’s struggles on the outer ring, and then overcame Luke Woodhouse 7-3 in the semi-finals. That match included a highlight 160 checkout — a reminder of his sharp finishing touch.
But the final told a different story.
💥 A One-Sided Showdown
In the championship match, Anderson was in complete control from the first dart. Gilding, usually so composed, faltered under pressure, missing 13 darts at double. Anderson, by contrast, was ice-cold on the outer ring, making Gilding pay for every slip.
A stunning 141 checkout pushed Anderson 4-0 ahead, and he never looked back. A slick 15-darter stretched the lead to 6-0, and from there, it was just a matter of time.
In less than 15 minutes, Anderson had secured an 8-0 Whitewash, his second straight European Darts Grand Prix title, and sent a clear reminder that the two-time World Champion is still a major force.
🔥 Gary Anderson’s Final Night Run:
- QF: def. Martin Lukeman 6–5
- SF: def. Dirk van Duijvenbode 7–2
- Final: def. Andrew Gilding 8–0
“It feels great to win it again,” Anderson said after lifting the trophy. “I’ve put the work in, and it’s paying off. I’m enjoying my darts again — and this weekend showed that.”
This flawless performance not only earns Anderson another title but reignites his claim as a serious contender on the European stage in 2025.
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