Gerwyn Price added a historic milestone to his career by clinching his tenth European Darts Grand Prix crown, defeating Ross Smith 8-6 in the final held in Sindelfingen, Germany. This triumph makes Price only the second player, after Michael van Gerwen, to amass ten or more European Tour titles, cementing his place among the sport’s elite. The German showdown was a tightly contested affair.

Price surged ahead early, establishing a 3-0 lead thanks to a decisive double break. Smith, however, fought back fiercely, breaking back twice of his own to level the match at 3-3. The pendulum swung once more in the eleventh leg when Price seized another break of throw, capitalising on a missed double from Smith and moving ahead 6-5.

From there, the Welshman held his own throw comfortably, sealing the win on the twelfth double and lifting the trophy. For Smith, the loss was a painful repeat. The Englishman had reached his fourth Euro Tour final this season, yet each appearance has ended in defeat. Despite a valiant effort, he could not overturn Price’s momentum and was forced to settle for runner‑up honours.

Price reflected on the match, saying, "I think Ross and I both tried a bit too hard at times, but we both had great tournaments leading up to this. I was struggling to get over the line, and finally I managed it. This win gives me a boost of confidence heading into my Premier League clash with Gian van Veen in Liverpool on Thursday." He added that, after twelve years on the PDC circuit, averaging roughly one European title per year is a benchmark he hopes to exceed.

The path to the final was no less impressive. In the semi‑finals, Price dispatched Dutch up‑and‑comer Wessel Nijman 7-4.

Both competitors displayed high‑scoring power and surgical doubling, but Price’s solitary break of throw in the eighth leg gave him a two‑leg cushion that Nijman could not recover from. Earlier in the tournament, Price survived a nail‑biting 6-5 last‑leg thriller against German favourite Martin Schindler, rallying from a 5‑4 deficit by taking three consecutive legs and clinching the match on double five. The home crowd cheered loudly for Schindler, but Price’s composure under pressure proved decisive. Smith’s route to the final was equally dramatic.

He edged past Krzysztof Ratajski 7-5, capitalising on the Polish player’s poor finishing – Ratajski missed fifteen of twenty attempts at the outer ring. In the quarter‑finals, Smith overcame Nathan Aspinall 6-4, breaking Aspinall’s throw and holding his own to secure the win.

Meanwhile, Ratajski fought his way through a tense 6-5 victory over Danny Noppert, surviving a last‑leg decider despite accusations from Noppert that Ratajski was “clicking his flights” to gain an advantage. Ratajski denied any wrongdoing, attributing the controversy to a misunderstanding. The event also featured a notable upset as Nijman recorded his first ever win over Michael van Gerwen, the Dutch legend known as the “Green Machine.” Nijman’s 83 average and three breaks of throw across eight legs proved enough to outclass van Gerwen, whose performance was uncharacteristically erratic. The tournament schedule was packed with high‑profile match‑ups.

In the afternoon session of round two, Krzysztof Ratajski defeated Mike De Decker 6-4, while Jermaine Wattimena edged Kevin Doets 6-3. The evening session saw Ross Smith dispatch Cameron Menzies 6-3, and Price overcome Dave Chisnall 6-4. Other notable results included Michael van Gerwen’s 6-2 win over Gian van Veen and Martin Schindler’s narrow 6-5 victory over Gary Anderson.

As the European Darts Grand Prix concludes, the darts community turns its attention to the Premier League, where Luke Humphries will defend his title. Fans can catch every Thursday night of action on Sky Sports, with streaming options available through NOW. Price’s tenth European title not only solidifies his legacy but also provides a springboard for the upcoming Premier League fixtures.

He expressed optimism about his next challenge, stating, "I’m heading into Liverpool full of confidence after this win. I’ll take that momentum into the Premier League and try to build on it." The victory, therefore, marks both an end‑point for a successful week in Germany and the beginning of a new chapter in Price’s competitive season.