Van Gerwen beats Wright to win world title

Michael Van Gerwen defeated Peter Wright by seven sets to four to win the Ladbrokes World Championship at Alexandra Palace last night.

The 24-year-old Dutchman was simply too strong for world number 16 Wright and took control of the contest by winning the first four sets.

Although Wright made a fight of it, the Scot paid for the poor start as Van Gerwen closed out victory to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy.