Jonny Clayton was beaten by Luke Humphries in the World Masters final on Sunday.
Humphries won 6-5 in a last-leg decider.
What happened?
Clayton had trailed 5-2 but rallied to level the match at 5-5.
He then took the first leg to move one away from a remarkable turnaround.
The turning point
Humphries dug deep to level the set at 1-1 before hitting back-to-back 140s.
Clayton still had a shot at 120 for the title but could not deliver.
Reaction
Humphries said he was fortunate to win, feeling the nerves in the end.
Clayton reflected on what might have been, saying it was not his day.
Road to the final
Clayton had beaten world champion Luke Littler 4-2 earlier on Sunday.
He then beat Dimitri Van den Bergh 5-2 in the semi-finals.
Humphries had opened the afternoon with a 4-1 win over Damon Heta.
He then edged out Danny Noppert 5-2 in the semi-finals.
Clayton's heavy scoring combined with his 60 per cent on the doubles proved crucial.
Littler's finishing was down at just seven out of 20 attempts.
The World Masters title is Humphries' seventh major ranking event victory.
He won the title on Sunday at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
Humphries was shaking and his heart was pounding when he hit the double top for the title.
He felt fortunate to have won the trophy, saying he had a bit of luck over the weekend.
Clayton is known as the Ferret for his ability to constantly pressure his opponents.
He was scoring well, but it was not enough to win the title.
The World Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments in darts.
The event attracts the best players from around the world.
Clayton will look to bounce back from this defeat in his next tournament.
He has shown his ability to perform under pressure, pushing Humphries to a last-leg decider.
The win is a significant one for Humphries, who has now won seven major ranking events.
He will look to continue his good form in upcoming tournaments.
The World Masters final was broadcast on ITV4.
The event was held at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes.