Gerwyn Price Claims 10th European Title with Victory Over Ross Smith

Gerwyn Price made history by becoming the second player to win 10 European titles, joining Michael van Gerwen in an exclusive club. He secured the European Darts Grand Prix title with an 8-6 win over Ross Smith in Sindelfingen, Germany. The victory marked Price's 10th European title, cementing his position as one of the all-time greats in the sport. Smith, despite a strong performance, suffered another heartbreaking defeat in his fourth Euro Tour final. The match was closely contested, with Price initially taking a 3-0 lead before Smith leveled the score at 3-3. The turning point came in the 11th leg when Price broke Smith's throw to take a 6-5 lead, ultimately proving decisive in the outcome. Price reflected on the win, stating that both players had tried too hard, but he was relieved to have come out on top. He acknowledged that his average of one title per year in the PDC was not impressive and that he needed to improve. The win gives Price confidence ahead of his upcoming match against Gian van Veen in the Premier League Darts. To reach the final, Price defeated Wessel Nijman 7-4 in the semifinals, while Smith overcame Krzysztof Ratajski 7-5. Earlier in the tournament, Price held off a strong challenge from Martin Schindler, winning 6-5 in a last-leg thriller. Smith, meanwhile, started his campaign with a 6-4 win over Nathan Aspinall in the quarters. The event also saw notable performances from other players, including Ratajski's tense 6-5 win over Danny Noppert and Nijman's upset victory over Michael van Gerwen. The Premier League Darts continues on Thursday, with Price facing Van Veen in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports.