Ted Hankey was in imperious form throughout the tournament, reaching the quarter-finals without dropping a set and battling back from 4-2 down in the semi-finals against Chris Mason - who had earlier thwarted Raymond van Barneveld's ambitions of three consecutive BDO World titles - to win 5-4.
Ted Hankey was a dominant force throughout the tournament, reaching the quarter-finals without losing a set and overcoming a 4-2 deficit in the semi-finals against Chris Mason, who had previously prevented Raymond van Barneveld from winning three consecutive BDO World titles.