Archie Self has crowned a remarkable week in the MODUS Super Series by defeating Andy Baetens 4-2 in the Champions Week final. The sixteen-year-old Englishman claimed the £25,000 top prize after producing a superb display on Finals Night, further enhancing his reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in darts.

Self overcame the Belgian in the final despite having previously lost 4-3 to him earlier in the evening. The teenager showed tremendous composure when it mattered most, capitalising on Baetens' struggles on the doubles to secure a memorable victory and the Champions Week title.

Champions Week is the culmination of a twelve-week cycle in the popular MODUS Super Series. A winner is crowned each week, and the twelve weekly champions then meet during Finals Week. They compete to decide who will be crowned champion of the entire cycle. Alongside the prestigious title, the winner also collects an attractive £25,000 prize.

The competition has grown considerably in popularity in recent years. Matches are streamed live on YouTube, and the MODUS Super Series has become a familiar name among darts fans. Much of that interest comes from the young talents who appear in the event. Luke Littler, for example, impressed during his appearances in the competition before making his breakthrough on the major PDC stage.

Self's triumph adds another significant chapter to that story. At just sixteen years old, the Englishman has now secured one of the most lucrative titles available outside the established PDC circuit, doing so against a field of experienced players.

Archie Self dominates group stage and produces nine-darter

Self enjoyed a remarkably strong group stage, winning 13 of his 15 matches to qualify convincingly for the decisive phase of the tournament. The Englishman demonstrated his consistency throughout the week and continued to deliver when the pressure increased on Finals Night.

One of the standout moments came during his match against Danny Ayres, when Self produced a nine-darter. In doing so, he made history by becoming the youngest player ever to hit a perfect leg during a broadcast on British television.

He broke the record previously set by Luke Littler, who had already made a huge impression on the darts world at a young age. Self's achievement further underlines the remarkable depth of talent emerging in the sport.

The teenager continued to impress during the knockout stages. In the semi-final against Scott Robertson, Self posted an outstanding average of 107.92, beating his opponent with a performance that demonstrated both his scoring power and maturity.

Robertson was unable to contain the young Englishman, who showed that his talent extends well beyond his years. Self entered the final with considerable momentum, although he would face a stern test against Baetens.

Self gets revenge on Baetens in the final

Baetens had made an excellent start to Finals Night, where he faced the eventual champion and David Davies in the final group. Against Davies, the Belgian left no doubt about his superiority, recording a convincing 4-0 win.

Baetens also came out on top against Self initially. In a close match, he defeated the young Englishman 4-3, seemingly giving the Belgian a psychological advantage ahead of a potential rematch.

Derek Coulson awaited Baetens in the semi-final. That, too, was a tense contest, and Baetens again had to dig deep. The Beast from The East stayed composed at the key moments and edged it 4-3, securing his place in the final and keeping his hopes of the £25,000 top prize alive.

However, Self had the final say when the pair met again. The sixteen-year-old recovered superbly from his earlier defeat and delivered when it mattered most.

Baetens had plenty of opportunities to put Self under pressure but missed far too many doubles. The Belgian had no fewer than twenty attempts at a double and converted only two. Such a low checkout rate proved costly against a player of Self's calibre.

Self made the most of his opponent's missed chances. The young Englishman kept his composure, took the key legs and sealed a 4-2 victory.

The triumph was a particularly impressive achievement given that Self had already lost to Baetens earlier in the evening. The teenager demonstrated an ability to respond to setbacks and deliver under pressure, qualities that will serve him well in the years ahead.

Archie Self makes history at just sixteen

The fact that Self has won Champions Week at just sixteen years old makes the achievement all the more remarkable. The Englishman is one of the biggest young talents on the international darts scene, and he reinforced that reputation throughout the week.

His group-stage record of 13 wins from 15 matches, combined with his nine-darter against Ayres and his 107.92 semi-final average against Robertson, highlighted the level he is already capable of reaching.

Self also showed remarkable mental strength in the final. Having lost to Baetens earlier in the evening, he could have struggled to regain his confidence. Instead, he produced his best when the £25,000 prize was on the line.

The victory makes Self the second-ever sixteen-year-old champion in the MODUS Super Series Live Lounge, adding another historic milestone to his growing career.

Self secures World Championship spot, while Baetens left disappointed

Self can now turn his attention to the World Darts Championship. The sixteen-year-old will soon have the chance to showcase his talent on the biggest stage in darts. After his impressive performances in the MODUS Super Series, expectations for his World Championship debut will undoubtedly be high.

Baetens still has a chance to qualify for the World Championship. Later this month, the Belgian can try to secure a spot at Alexandra Palace through a qualifying event. That would be a fine way to erase the bitter memory of his final defeat.

For the Belgian, however, the Champions Week final ended in disappointment. Baetens had fought his way through a challenging Finals Night and appeared to be in a strong position to claim the top prize. His missed doubles ultimately proved decisive.

After the match, Baetens chose to share his feelings on social media. On Facebook, the Belgian made clear how much the defeat had hurt. He thanked everyone who had supported him during the week, but was also highly critical of himself.

“This hurts so much,” Baetens wrote. “Thanks to everyone who watched and supported me this week. Maybe I've let a lot of people down, and I've let myself down too. We'll see what the future brings.”

His words showed just how deeply the defeat affected the Belgian. For a long time, he stood with both hands over his face, seemingly unable to take in what had just happened. The final had offered him a golden chance to win a major title, but he ultimately had to settle for second place.

For 'The Beast from The East', balancing his darts career with everyday life is not always easy. The Belgian is now back working full-time at the Spar in Hofstade. That makes his strong performances in the MODUS Super Series all the more impressive. Baetens once again showed this week that he has the ability to compete with high-calibre opponents.

Ultimately, though, Champions Week belonged to Archie Self. The sixteen-year-old secured the £25,000 prize, produced a historic nine-darter and defeated a highly experienced opponent in Baetens. His latest achievement further confirms that he is a player to watch closely in the years ahead.