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Ross Smith Outguns Two-Time Champion Gerwyn Price in World Series of Darts Finals
Smith beat Gerwyn Price 11-5 to claim the £100,000 top prize and a guaranteed place at the Grand Slam of Darts.
England's Ross Smith triumphed at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, defeating Welshman Gerwyn Price 11-5 to claim his first major title since the 2022 European Championship.
Ranked 14th, Smith overcame early first-round exits in Australia and New Zealand to navigate a challenging World Series campaign, then defeated Northern Ireland's Josh Rock 10-7 and Dutch player Gian Veen 11-8 to reach the final.
Smith pocketed the $133,745 top prize, delivering a clinical second-half performance that included back-to-back checkouts of 127 and 123 while Price, a two-time winner, struggled on doubles.
Earlier, Welshman Jonny Clayton ended Luke Littler's bid for a clean sweep of 2026 PDC titles with a 10-4 quarter-final defeat, derailing the world number one's dominant season.
Smith earned a guaranteed spot at the Grand Slam of Darts and said, "Honestly, I am made up with the win. I am just so happy," crediting his family's support.
Gian van Veen failed to reach the final of the World Series of Darts Finals. The fifth-seeded Dutchman lost to Englishman Ross Smith at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. The score was 11-8.
9 days ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Ross Smith has won the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. He defeated Gerwyn Price in the final 11-5. It is the first time the Englishman has won the tournament. Gian van Veen, the only remaining Dutchman, lost in the semi-final to the tournament winner.
9 days ago·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)