Gerwyn Price, the defending World Matchplay champion, declared that he can stop Luke Littler from defending his title for a second consecutive year. Speaking ahead of the upcoming tournament, Price also accused some players of making it too easy for the incumbent champion.
According to the Sports News - Latest Sports source, Price expressed confidence that he will thwart Littler’s bid, while also saying that certain competitors set him up for success. He emphasized that the attitude of some players undermines the challenge he faces. No direct quote from Price is provided in this report.
The World Matchplay is a marquee event in professional darts, and Price’s comments highlight the growing rivalry as he seeks to defend his title against rising challengers like Littler.