Gerwyn Price made history by becoming the second player to claim 10 European titles after defeating Ross Smith 8-6 at the European Darts Grand Prix in Sindelfingen, Germany. This win puts Price alongside Michael van Gerwen as the only players with 10 or more European titles. The match was closely contested, with Price initially taking a 3-0 lead, only for Smith to level at 3-3.
The decisive moment came in the 11th leg when Price broke Smith's throw to move ahead 6-5, a lead he maintained to secure the win. Price reflected on the game, stating that both he and Smith may have tried too hard, but he was relieved to have come out on top, which will boost his confidence going into his next match against Gian van Veen in the Premier League Darts.
The path to the final saw Price overcome Wessel Nijman 7-4 in the semifinals, where he managed the only break of throw in the eighth leg to seal a two-leg advantage. Earlier, Price had edged past Martin Schindler 6-5 in a thrilling last-leg decider. Smith, on the other hand, reached the final by beating Krzysztof Ratajski 7-5, capitalizing on Ratajski's struggles with doubling. The tournament also saw notable performances from other players, including Nijman's upset over Michael van Gerwen and Ratajski's tense win over Danny Noppert.
As the darts season continues, all eyes will be on the Premier League Darts, where Luke Humphries will defend his title, with the action available to stream on Sky Sports.