Gerwyn Price has etched his name into darts history by securing his 10th European Tour title, becoming only the second player ever to reach double figures in the prestigious series. The Welshman clinched victory with an 8-6 win over Ross Smith in the final at the Glaspalast in Sindelfingen, Germany.
"I've been in the PDC for 12 years now, so less than one a year on average isn't very good," Price joked after the match, reflecting on his milestone achievement at age 41.
The former world champion displayed resilience throughout the tournament, navigating past formidable opponents including Dave Chisnall, Chris Dobey, Martin Schindler, and Wessel Nijman before facing Smith in the championship match. Price described the final as a tense battle, noting, "I was 3-0 up, then 4-3 down, and Ross started smashing the trebles in for fun. I was hanging on and hoping I got more opportunities, and I did."
This victory marks a significant turnaround for Price, who had previously lost in his only other European Tour final appearance this year. "I was just struggling to get over the winning line," he admitted. "Thankfully I won this one, and hopefully it will give me a bit of confidence going forward."
With this triumph, Price joins Dutch legend Michael van Gerwen as the only players to accumulate 10 or more European Tour titles. The win also propelled him dramatically in the European Tour Order of Merit, soaring from 17th to second position. His £50,000 prize money puts him just £3,000 behind new rankings leader Wessel Nijman, who reached the semifinals.
The tournament reshuffled the standings significantly, with Nathan Aspinall (£48,000) now in third, followed by previous leader Luke Humphries (£45,000) and Luke Littler (£40,000), both of whom opted to skip the German event.
The European Tour continues with the Austrian Darts Open in Graz, scheduled for May 8-10, where Price will look to build on his newfound momentum.