Andrew Gilding wins his first ProTour darts title after 442 attempts, claiming Players Championship 16 in Leicester. The former UK Open champion defeats Jonny Clayton 8-3 in the final to secure the title. The win marks a breakthrough in the ProTour for Gilding, who had previously reached other stages without landing his first ProTour championship. Both outlets report that the final score is decisive, with Gilding pulling ahead throughout the match and finishing on three sets’ worth of legs after Clayton. The tournament takes place in Leicester, and the victory is described as Gilding’s first ProTour success despite a long run of previous attempts. With the Players Championship 16 title, Gilding adds to his record in major darts events, while Clayton finishes as runner-up.