Darts results: Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton to meet in World Grand Pri…
Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton will face each other in an all-Welsh quarter-final at the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
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- Core Takeaway: Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton will face each other in an all-Welsh quarter-final at the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
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Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton will face each other in an all-Welsh quarter-final at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix. The pair secured their progress on Day Three in Leicester, capitalizing on strong performances while other contenders navigated demanding second-round matches.
Gerwyn Price Gains Revenge Against Ross Smith
Price earned his place in the last eight by defeating Ross Smith in straight sets. The encounter served as an immediate rematch of the World Series of Darts Finals, where Smith previously toppled the Welshman to lift the title.
After opening his tournament with a victory over Sebastian Białecki, Price maintained his momentum at the Mattioli Arena, overcoming a lower average than his first-round outing. According to Sky Sports, Price recovered from an early break by responding with a 13-darter, ultimately dropping just four legs across the match. He closed out the win on double 18.
"It wasn’t a brilliant game, but a win’s a win and I’m still in the tournament"
Gerwyn Price, 2020 champion, via Sporting Life
Price acknowledged the pressure of facing Smith so soon after their previous meeting, noting that he now looks forward to meeting his World Cup of Darts partner. As reported by BBC Sport, Price remarked on their upcoming encounter by recalling past encounters:
"I remember years ago, Jonny in the final of this tournament absolutely smashed me. He played pretty decent today, I think he got lucky first round. Hopefully he doesn’t get lucky in the next round!"
Gerwyn Price, via BBC Sport
Jonny Clayton Overcomes Wessel Nijman With Clinical Finishing
Jonny Clayton reached the quarter-finals for the third consecutive year by defeating Dutchman Wessel Nijman 3-1. Clayton put on a remarkable finishing display, converting four ton-plus checkouts — including finishes of 112, 116, and efforts concluding on the bullseye — alongside eight maximum 180s.
Nijman responded by claiming the second set in a final-leg decider, but Clayton restored control by opening the third set with a 126 checkout. Clayton spoke about his ambitions beyond the tournament:
"I’m not happy to be Welsh number two. I’m world number five, but I want to be world number four and Welsh number one. It’s good competition!"
Jonny Clayton, via Sporting Life
BBC Sport noted that Clayton remarked on his friendly rivalry with Price:
"Every time Gezzy gets back to [Welsh] number one, he sends me a flag with a number one on. We have good banter... [we're] good friends, world number four and five, you can't fault that from Wales."
Jonny Clayton, via BBC Sport
Nathan Aspinall and Ryan Joyce Advance to the Last Eight
Nathan Aspinall and Ryan Joyce also secured straight-set victories to join the quarter-final lineup. Aspinall overcame Luke Woodhouse, who had previously knocked out defending champion Luke Littler, averaging over 96 and hitting checkouts of 104 and 106.
Aspinall reflected on his current form:
"As long as I can handle the pressure, which I think I have shown in these two games in the key moments, I am going to be tough to beat this week. If it all comes together, I am one of the best players in the world. Everybody knows that but I have to prove it."
Nathan Aspinall, via Sky Sports
Ryan Joyce progressed by defeating Danny Noppert 3-0. Joyce converted 69% of his attempts on the outer ring, building on his previous win against six-time champion Michael van Gerwen.
| Player | Opponent | Result | Key Statistics / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerwyn Price | Ross Smith | 3-0 | Straight-sets win; gained revenge for World Series defeat. |
| Jonny Clayton | Wessel Nijman | 3-1 | Averaged 93; landed eight 180s and four ton-plus checkouts. |
| Nathan Aspinall | Luke Woodhouse | 3-0 | Averaged over 96; hit 104 and 106 checkouts. |
| Ryan Joyce | Danny Noppert | 3-0 | Converted 69% on the outer ring. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will Gerwyn Price play in the quarter-finals?
Gerwyn Price will face his fellow countryman Jonny Clayton in an all-Welsh quarter-final clash.
How did Jonny Clayton reach the quarter-finals?
Jonny Clayton reached the quarter-finals by defeating Wessel Nijman 3-1, averaging 93 and converting four ton-plus checkouts.
Which players reached the quarter-finals alongside Price and Clayton?
Nathan Aspinall and Ryan Joyce also secured their places in the last eight with straight-set victories against Luke Woodhouse and Danny Noppert.
The remaining second-round matches take place on Thursday evening, ahead of the quarter-finals scheduled for Friday, broadcast live on Sky Sports.
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