Welsh darts player Gerwyn Price suffered a defeat in the second round of the World Darts Championship at the hands of Wesley Plaisier. Plaisier, a Dutch competitor, delivered an outstanding performance at Alexandra Palace, surpassing his previous tournament record. Despite Price’s reputation, Plaisier dominated the match, showcasing remarkable accuracy by hitting nine out of 16 double attempts compared to Price’s four legs throughout the game.
Plaisier’s relentless pressure prevented Price, the 2021 World Champion, from winning a single set. This unexpected outcome paves the way for Luke Littler, who was set to face Price in the quarter-finals. Notably, Price’s elimination adds to the list of seeded players exiting the competition early, including Joe Cullen, Chris Dobey, and Ryan Joyce.
Although Price was favored to win comfortably, Plaisier defied expectations with a commanding performance. Plaisier’s early momentum, highlighted by a spectacular 130 checkout finishing on the bullseye, set the tone for the match. Despite Price’s strong efforts in the final set, Plaisier’s consistent scoring and accurate doubling secured his victory.
Following his triumph, Littler awaits a challenging match against Welsh player David Davies in the third round. As the World No. 1, Littler is considered the frontrunner for success in the tournament. A potential showdown against Mensur Suljovic awaits Littler if he advances to the next round.
The 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.