Charlie Manby wins Players Championship 31

Charlie Manby won his first PDC ranking tournament title by beating Maik Kuivenhoven 8-2 in the Players Championship 31 final in the Netherlands. Before this win, he had never got past the quarter-finals of a PDC ranking event. The young player also took home the 15,000 pound winner's prize.

Manby was consistent throughout the tournament. In his opening match, he beat Karel Sedlacek 6-1 and averaged 104. Against Dennie Olde Kalter, he won two 13-dart legs in a row to come back for the win. In the semi-final against Beau Greaves, he won 7-5 but had to hold off a comeback from his opponent.

After the win, the young player shared his feelings. Manby said there were many good players in the field and described the result as very meaningful to him. Recalling that he had not made it to the Grand Slam through the World Youth Championship semi-final, he said he has now earned a direct place in the tournament.

The Grand Slam of Darts will take place from 14 to 22 November in Wolverhampton and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.