World Series of Darts Finals: England’s Ross Smith beats Gerwyn Price

“Honestly, I’m made up with the win. I’m simply so comfortable,” stated Smith, who suffered first-round exits in New Zealand and Australia in his solely two different appearances within the 2026 World Series.

“You are taking part in Gerwyn Price – the most effective gamers within the globe. You have gotten to up your sport.”

Smith beat Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock 10-7 within the final eight and Dutch hope Gian van Veen 11-8 within the semi-finals to present himself a shot on the £100,000 winner’s prize.

Price, in the meantime, made it previous England’s James Wade within the quarter-finals earlier than beating compatriot Jonny Clayton – Littler’s conqueror – within the final 4.

The 2020 and 2022 winner gained back-to-back legs to make it 5-5 towards Smith within the ultimate however was hanging on as his opponent continued to attain closely albeit with a decrease checkout success.

Smith, nonetheless, was much more scientific after the interval, profitable the subsequent three legs, together with back-to-back checkouts of 127 and 123.

The checkouts cooled however Smith gained a succession of scrappy legs to seal victory as Price’s sport abandoned him.

Earlier, Littler’s bid for a clear sweep of all main PDC titles in 2026 was ended by a 10-4 defeat by Clayton within the quarter-finals.

The globe primary had adopted his World Championship triumph at Alexandra Palace in January by profitable titles on the World Masters, UK Open, Premier League, World Cup of Darts and World Matchplay.

But after threatening to boycott events in the Netherlands after being roundly booed by the group throughout his last-16 win over Nathan Aspinall, the Warrington-based participant failed to provide his finest darts towards Clayton.