Price Beats Gurney in Fiery 2025 Matchplay Clash

Gerwyn Price defeated Daryl Gurney 10-7 in a heated first-round match at the 2025 World Matchplay of Darts, featuring intense on-stage antics and a notable 150 checkout by Gurney. Price took an early lead, while Gurney narrowed the gap and mocked Price's celebrations, escalating tensions. The match ended with a tense handshake and an exchange of words between the players. Both players later downplayed the seriousness of their confrontation in post-match interviews. Price emphasized that controlling his emotions was crucial to his victory. Price advances to face Chris Dobey in the next round, with the evening underscoring the tournament's emotional intensity.