Luke Littler crushes Gerwyn Price to retain World Matchplay title in Blackpool
Gerwyn Price recognises Littler as “one in a million” Price, appearing in his first final since 2022 having never won the trophy, had said earlier in the week…
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"It's been tough, the stats may look like it's easy but when you're on this stage with how hit it is, it's not easy." Price also averaged 104.97 in the final and has enjoyed a successful week, climbing to fourth in the order of merit and reclaiming the Welsh number one spot from Jonny Clayton. The 19-year-old averaged 111.53 in the final, setting an average for the tournament as a whole of 111.04 to break Phil Taylor’s record of 106.31. World number one Littler finished the week with an average of 111.04, beating Taylor's record of 106.31 in 2010.
Furthermore, A third bullseye finish of the night made it 11-3, but he twice missed double 10 to allow Price a brief moment of hope, as the Welshman cut the deficit to 14-7.
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"It's been tough, the stats may look like it's easy but when you're on this stage with how hit it is, it's not easy." Price also averaged 104.97 in the final and has enjoyed a successful week, climbing to fourth in the order of merit and reclaiming the Welsh number one spot from Jonny Clayton.
according to BBC SportThe 19-year-old averaged 111.53 in the final, setting an average for the tournament as a whole of 111.04 to break Phil Taylor’s record of 106.31.
according to The IndependentWorld number one Littler finished the week with an average of 111.04, beating Taylor's record of 106.31 in 2010.
according to BBC SportA third bullseye finish of the night made it 11-3, but he twice missed double 10 to allow Price a brief moment of hope, as the Welshman cut the deficit to 14-7.
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