Gerwyn Price Says World Darts Championship Title Is There For the Taking After Reaching Last 16

By Gareth James

Gerwyn Price reckons the William Hill World Darts Championship crown is there for the taking by any of the last 16 hopefuls.

The Markham ace booked a fourth round battle against Mervyn King on Wednesday night after another last set decider.

Price beat Northern Ireland’s Brendan Dolan 4-3 in a sudden-death final leg on Monday night at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Gerwyn Price and Brendan Dolan embrace after their epic third round battle. Pic: Luke Walker/Getty Images

“Brendan was playing really well on throw and he punished me when I missed opportunities but thankfully that last double went in,” said Price, who hit nine 180s and a 170 checkout.

“I played well at times but not at others. One minute I was playing really well and then the next minute I couldn’t hit a barn door.

“Anybody left in this tournament can win it so you can’t just turn up and expect to win. Brendan is a fantastic player and it was a fantastic battle.”

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World No 3 Price can expect another tough battle when he returns to the oche after King saw off Portugal’s Jose de Sousa in straight sets.

The 35-year-old knows if he wins the title he will also take over as No 1 in the PDC Order of Merit world rankings.