Overview
- Gerwyn Price beat Daryl Gurney 10:7 in the first round to advance to the World Matchplay second round.
- Price’s boisterous leg celebrations prompted Gurney to mock his opponent’s jubilation midway through their match.
- He intentionally encroached on Gurney’s throwing area to apply psychological pressure during critical moments.
- Following the final dart, Price delivered a vigorous handshake and exchanged pointed words that reflected their history of on-stage clashes.
- In a post-match Instagram update, Price joked that he had 'drifted into Cruiserweight,' underlining the match’s intensity.