Completed Match

Full leg data

Players Championship 14 2026 • Round of 32 • 5 May 2026, 13:50 UTC

WinnerMensur Suljović
Score4–6
DataFull leg data

Why this match was won

Post-match verdict

Mensur Suljović won 4–6. The result was driven by a 13.0 percentage point checkout edge for Mensur Suljović; the longest leg run belonging to Mensur Suljović at 2 legs.

Average gap0.7 ptsMichael van Gerwen led the 3-dart average.
Checkout gap13.0 ptsMensur Suljović finished cleaner on doubles.
Leg flow2-leg runMensur Suljović had the longest scoring burst.
Pre-match edgeNo clean edgePrediction unavailable

Pre-match edge post-mortem

Prediction unavailable
No clean edge

There was no clean structured pre-match edge to grade here. The useful read is the actual performance split and leg flow, not retrofitting a prediction after the fact.

Match comparison

One table, no stat-card cosplay
Michael van GerwenMensur Suljović
101.1
3-dart averageMichael van Gerwen edge
100.4
114.7
First 9 averageMichael van Gerwen edge
111.1
25.0%
Checkout %Mensur Suljović edge
38.0%
12
100+Mensur Suljović edge
17
13
140+Michael van Gerwen edge
7
4
180sMensur Suljović edge
5
0
Highest checkoutLevel
0

Key performance insights

Driven by the final stat split and leg availability
Mensur Suljović was the sharper finisher, clearing chances 13.0 percentage points better on doubles.
Michael van Gerwen set the tone earlier in legs, opening with a 3.6 point First 9 advantage.
Mensur Suljović took the final leg in 13 darts, closing the match at 4–6.

Leg-flow story

Runs, breaks, and decisive legs
Mensur Suljović produced the longest run of the match with 2 legs in a row.
3 legs were won against the throw, which is where the match pressure actually moved.
Mensur Suljović closed the final leg at 4–6 in 13 darts.

Scoring and finishing

Volume plus conversion
Michael van Gerwen
3-dart avg101.1
180s / 140+ / 100+4 / 13 / 12
Checkout %25.0%
Highest checkout0
Checkouts4/16
Mensur Suljović
3-dart avg100.4
180s / 140+ / 100+5 / 7 / 17
Checkout %38.0%
Highest checkout0
Checkouts6/16

Momentum strip

Match flow by leg
L1Mensur Suljović
L2Michael van Gerwen
L3Mensur Suljović
L4Mensur Suljović
L5Michael van Gerwen
L6Mensur Suljović
L7Michael van Gerwen
L8Mensur Suljović
L9Michael van Gerwen
L10Mensur Suljović

Leg-by-leg table

10 legs captured
LegWinnerDartsCheckout
Set 1 · Leg 1
Mensur Suljović
19
10
Set 1 · Leg 2
Michael van Gerwen
14Fast leg
69
Set 1 · Leg 3
Mensur Suljović
13Fast leg
32
Set 1 · Leg 4Streak of 2
Mensur Suljović
13Fast leg
34
Set 1 · Leg 5
Michael van Gerwen
17
73
Set 1 · Leg 6
Mensur Suljović
13Fast leg
40
Set 1 · Leg 7
Michael van Gerwen
13Fast leg
16
Set 1 · Leg 8
Mensur Suljović
13Fast leg
32
Set 1 · Leg 9
Michael van Gerwen
14Fast leg
25
Set 1 · Leg 10
Mensur Suljović
13Fast leg
40

Data coverage

Source and completeness
CoverageFull leg data
Stats rows2
Legs / visits10 / 98
Sourcefull_leg_data