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

Gerwyn Price has become the second player to achieve double-digit European titles, joining Michael van Gerwen with his 8-6 win over Ross Smith at the European Darts Grand Prix. This victory marks Price's tenth title and solidifies his position as one of the all-time greats. The match saw both players struggle to find their footing, with Price initially taking a 3-0 lead before Smith leveled the score at 3-3. The turning point came in the 11th leg, where Price broke Smith's throw to take a 6-5 lead, ultimately leading to his win. Price expressed that both he and Smith may have been trying too hard, but he was relieved to have come out on top. He acknowledged that this win will give him confidence going forward, particularly as he prepares to face Gian van Veen in the Premier League Darts. In the lead-up to the final, Price secured a strong 7-4 win over Wessel Nijman, while Smith battled to a 7-5 win over Krzysztof Ratajski. The event also saw notable wins from Nijman over Michael van Gerwen and Ratajski over Danny Noppert. Price's historic victory marks a significant milestone in his career and sets the stage for his upcoming match in the Premier League Darts.