Gerwyn Price suffered a defeat in the second round of the World Darts Championship against Wesley Plaisier. The Welsh player was outplayed by the Dutch opponent, who delivered an outstanding performance at Alexandra Palace.

Despite never advancing past round two at Alexandra Palace before facing the formidable Price, Plaisier remained composed and precise, hitting nine out of 16 double attempts while Price managed to secure only four legs throughout the match.

Plaisier dominated the game, denying Price any opportunity to gain momentum and preventing the 2021 World Champion from winning even a single set. This unexpected turn of events benefits Luke Littler, who was slated to meet Price in the quarter-final.

With several seeded players like Joe Cullen, Chris Dobey, and Ryan Joyce being eliminated in the second round, Price, the 9th seed, joins the list of top players exiting the tournament prematurely.

Price, the favorite for the match, faced a resilient opponent in Plaisier who took control early on with a remarkable 130 checkout, finishing on the bullseye. While Price showed glimpses of brilliance in the final set, Plaisier maintained his composure, ultimately securing victory.

Despite a late rally from Price and support from the crowd, Plaisier remained steady and closed out the match with a composed finish, advancing to the next round. Littler, now in contention, faces a tough challenge against David Davies before a potential clash with Mensur Suljovic in round three.

The ongoing PDC World Darts Championship, starting from December 11, offers exclusive live coverage of every match through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for fans worldwide.