Gerwyn Price suffered a defeat in the second round of the World Darts Championship at the hands of Wesley Plaisier. The Welsh player was outmatched by the impressive performance of the Dutchman at Alexandra Palace.
Plaisier, a formidable presence, exceeded his previous tournament performance levels when facing Gerwyn Price, also known as “the Iceman.” Despite Price’s reputation as the 2021 World Champion, Plaisier delivered a dominant display, hitting nine out of 16 double attempts while Price managed to secure only four legs throughout the match.
The unexpected outcome of Price’s loss has paved the way for Luke Littler, who was anticipating a quarter-final showdown against the two-time World Cup of Darts winner. With several seeded stars like Joe Cullen, Chris Dobey, and Ryan Joyce eliminated in the second round, Price, seeded 9th, joins the list of top players exiting the tournament at this stage.
Initially favored to win comfortably, Price faced an uphill battle as Plaisier took control early on with impressive plays, including a remarkable 130 checkout finishing on the bullseye. Despite Price’s valiant efforts in the final set, where he showcased an average of 106.70, Plaisier maintained his composure and secured victory with a 97.23 average, much to the surprise of the Ally Pally crowd.
In a tense moment, Price missed crucial opportunities, allowing Plaisier to capitalize and clinch the match. Looking ahead, Littler’s journey in the championship depends on his upcoming match against Welsh star David Davies, an NHS area manager and darts player, with high expectations resting on the World No. 1 player.
If Littler advances, a challenging encounter against Mensur Suljovic awaits in the third round. The PDC World Darts Championship began on December 11, with exclusive live coverage available to fans through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle.