 Van Gerwen's average of 105.78 was at the time the highest ever to lose a match in the history of the event.Phil Taylor missed seven match darts in the semi-finals of the Masters and Van Gerwen took full advantage to eliminate him 11–10 and retained his title by easing past Dave Chisnall 11–6.In week four of the Premier League, Van Gerwen broke the televised average record with 123.40 in a 7–1 win over Michael Smith.