Gerwyn Price crashes out of PDC World Championship with shock defeat in biggest casualty of tournament so far

Gerwyn Price has been knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship with a shock second-round defeat.

The Welshman, who went into the tournament as ninth seed, simply had no answers for Dutchman Wesley Plaisier.

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Plaisier threw incredible darts as he secured a 3-0 victory at Alexandra Palace.

The result means Price is the highest seed to have been knocked out of this year’s tournament.

As for Plaisier, he advances to the second round of the World Championship for the first time ever.

“I still can’t believe it, I’m so over the moon. My biggest victory ever,” Plaisier said in the immediate aftermath of the win.

“I don’t know how I did it, I’m happy I kept calm at the end. I was so nervous.

“I can’t explain it in words, it’s just so special. I thought I’d give him a hell of a match but I didn’t expect to win the match.

“Thank you to everyone who was here to make it more special… merry Christmas everyone!”

Price proved wrong

The 2021 champion’s shock defeat comes after making the bold claim that he would win the Worlds this year.

Price was in good form during his first round victory over Adam Gawlas, averaging 96.44 as he won in straight sets.

“I am winning. Honestly, I’m not losing – nobody is beating me this year,” Price confidently said in his victory press conference. “I delete my social media before big tournaments and just get into my own little bubble.

“I believe in my own talent and own ability but if people are saying that [the winner of Littler vs Price wins the tournament], then fair play to them.

“I just believe that I’m going to win this tournament. I don’t care what the obstacles are in front of me. I know it’s going to be tough, it’s going to be very tough – whoever I play – but I’m definitely coming through every game.”

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