Gerwyn Price suffered a defeat in the second round of the World Darts Championship at the hands of Wesley Plaisier. The Welsh player was outplayed by the Dutchman, who delivered an exceptional performance at Alexandra Palace.
Plaisier, who had never advanced beyond the second round at Alexandra Palace before facing Price, displayed remarkable composure by converting nine out of 16 double attempts while Price managed to secure only four legs throughout the match.
Plaisier maintained relentless pressure on Price, denying the 2021 World Champion any set victories. This unexpected loss for Price paves the way for young talent Luke Littler, who was set to meet Price in the quarter-finals.
With Price’s exit, Littler now sees a promising path opening up in the tournament. Notably, several seeded players, including Joe Cullen, Chris Dobey, and Ryan Joyce, have also been eliminated in the second round, making Price the latest high-profile departure.
Price, who was anticipated to win comfortably, faced a complete turnaround as Plaisier dominated the match. Plaisier’s early highlight was a remarkable 130 checkout, finishing on the bullseye. Despite Price’s strong performance in the final set, Plaisier’s consistent scoring and clinical finishing secured his victory.
In an unexpected turn of events, the crowd at Ally Pally started cheering for Price, leading to a brief shift in momentum. However, Plaisier capitalized on his chances, ultimately sealing the match victory.
Looking ahead, Littler’s next challenge awaits against Welsh player David Davies in the third round. As the top-ranked player, Littler is heavily favored to advance. If successful, a matchup against Mensur Suljovic looms in the next round.
The PDC World Darts Championship commenced on December 11, with exclusive live coverage available through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for fans to enjoy every match.
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