Price off to flying start in World Matchplay opener

Gerwyn Price is through to the World Matchplay last 16

Gerwyn Price got off to flying a start as he won his World Matchplay opener in Blackpool on Saturday July 15.

Price, from Markham, convincingly beat Stephen Bunting 10-3 in the first round – winning ten of the last 11 legs.

Price, 38, will now face Joe Cullen, who knocked out Mike De Decker, in the last 16 on Tuesday July 18.

“I got the job done, and that’s all I wanted to do tonight,” said Price, who was beaten by Bunting at the same stage of the 2019 World Matchplay.

“I haven’t played in many ranking events over the last month, but my confidence is there, and I believe I’ll get better round-by-round, so hopefully my A-game will come out.

“Tuesday is a new day and it will be a tough game against Joe Cullen. Joe is a great player so I need to put him under pressure, but I’m looking forward to it.”

Price will be looking to win his first ever World Matchplay title this year, having been beaten in last year’s final by Michael van Gerwen.

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