Out-of-Sorts Luke Littler Suffers Emphatic Defeat to Clinical Gerwyn Price
Luke Littler endured a rare off-night on the big stage as he was comprehensively beaten by a ruthless Gerwyn Price, who delivered a clinical performance to secure an emphatic victory.
The teenage world champion struggled to find his usual scoring rhythm, allowing Price to take early control of the contest. In contrast, the Welshman was sharp throughout, combining heavy scoring with pinpoint finishing to keep Littler under constant pressure.
Littler, who has set remarkably high standards since bursting onto the scene, was visibly below his best and was unable to recover once Price established a commanding lead. Missed doubles proved costly, while Price showed no such generosity, punishing every opening with trademark efficiency.
Price’s intensity and focus never wavered as he closed out the match in convincing fashion, underlining why he remains one of the most dangerous opponents on the circuit when in full flow.
For Littler, the defeat serves as a reminder of the unforgiving nature of elite darts, where even a slight dip in form can be brutally exposed. Despite the setback, his wider form and achievements this season ensure the loss will do little to dent his growing reputation.
As for Price, the victory sends a clear message to the rest of the field — on nights like this, his blend of power and precision remains a formidable force at the very top of the game.
