Welsh darts player Gerwyn Price has suffered a defeat in the second round of the World Darts Championship at the hands of Wesley Plaisier. The Dutch player delivered an outstanding performance at Alexandra Palace, leaving Price far behind.
Plaisier, known for not advancing past the second round previously at Alexandra Palace, displayed remarkable composure against Price, hitting nine out of 16 double attempts while Price managed to secure only four legs throughout the contest.
In an unexpected turn of events, Plaisier dominated the match, not allowing the 2021 World Champion, Price, to win even a single set. This upset victory for Plaisier has altered the expected path in the tournament, setting up a potential opportunity for Luke Littler, who was slated to face Price in the quarter-finals.
Price’s early exit has opened up a promising path for the 18-year-old Littler, who was previously seen as facing a tough challenge from Price in the tournament. Notably, other seeded players like Joe Cullen, Chris Dobey, and Ryan Joyce have also been eliminated in the second round, with Price, seeded ninth, being the latest high-profile exit at this stage.
Although Price was heavily favored to win the match comfortably, Plaisier surprised everyone by delivering a standout performance, including a remarkable 130 checkout finishing on the bullseye. Despite Price’s strong effort in the final set, Plaisier maintained his lead with impressive scoring and precision in crucial moments, eventually closing out the match.
The unexpected turn of events saw the crowd at Ally Pally rallying behind Price briefly, but Plaisier’s resilience and accuracy sealed his victory. Littler now awaits a challenging match against Welsh player David Davies in round three, with a potential clash against Mensur Suljovic on the horizon if he progresses.
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