Gerwyn Price has now gained consecutive titles on the European Tour and was in dominant type, as he beat Michael van Gerwen 8-4 in Riesa.
Last Updated: 02/04/23 11:15pm
Gerwyn Price has gained again to again European titles
Gerwyn Price has retained his International Darts Open crown by beating Michael van Gerwen 8-4 in Riesa.
The Welshman averaged over 105 as he gained consecutive titles on the European Tour.
En path to the ultimate, Price beat Mike De Decker, Rob Cross and Dirk van Dujivenbode, to arrange a last showdown towards Van Gerwen.
The Dutchman had earlier crushed Jose de Sousa, Peter Wright and Martin Schindler, dropping simply 5 legs within the course of.
But it was the Iceman who began the stronger within the last, taking out a 134 to assert the opening leg earlier than smashing in a 14-dart leg to double his lead.
Van Gerwen hit again to take a leg of his personal, after Price missed 4 darts at double.
The setback didn’t cease Price, although, as he gained 4 straight legs to take a 6-1 lead and transfer two legs away from victory.
Van Gerwen had some struggle left in him and gained back-to-back legs as he threatened a comeback however any hopes of a miracle had been ended when Price pinned tops for a 14-darter to moved inside a leg of the title.
Van Gerwen replied with one other leg however the deficit was an excessive amount of to get well as Price lastly completed issues off to assert his eighth Euro Tour title.
“I think I am half-German now!” Price mentioned.
“I’ve been getting great support over the last couple of months and it is showing on the board. I know I’m playing well and I’m putting players under pressure.
“Michael wasn’t at his greatest right now. He missed a few doubles and people essential doubles have gotten to go in if you wish to win tournaments.
“Thankfully I’ve been scoring well and those crucial doubles have been going in, because on another day it could have been a different story.
“I’m positive it was an amazing recreation for the gang. Michael is a good participant and he’ll come again, so I’m completely happy to win this one.”
