Luke Littler edged out Josh Rock 8-7 in a thrilling final to win the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp.
In a rematch of the semi-final of the Betfred World Matchplay semi-final in Blackpool last month, Littler emerged on top to take his second PDC European Tour title of the season, but only after a tense contest that went the distance.
Rock started strongly and led 4-1 and 5-2 before Littler responded with four straight legs to charge into the lead.
Rock levelled it up again before Littler regained the lead with a 90 checkout.
There was more drama to come as Rock hit the bullseye in a 161 finish that extended the contest, drawing an admiring smile from Littler, who went on to wrap it up with an 11-darter.
"I think ever since I've been playing darts, it might sound crazy but I love a last-leg decider," Littler said.
"I back myself near enough every time, whether it’s with or against the darts, but I had to go out in 11 there."
The 18-year-old adds a second European Tour win to the World Championship, UK Open, World Matchplay and two PDC World Series titles he has won this year as he closes the gap to Luke Humphries in the Order of Merit.
Littler had reached the final with a win over Ryan Searle in the afternoon before beating Damon Heta 6-5 in the quarter-final and Daryl Gurney 7-1 in the semis.
