sentences:  His improved form earned him qualification for the 2011 World Championships and the 2011 Players Championship Finals (February).The improvement continued throughout 2011 reaching the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix, where he lost to Phil Taylor, which was Burnett's best result at a television event for 10 years.Burnett also claimed his first ever PDC Pro Tour title in September, beating Dave Chisnall in the final.