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Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 25
Young Guns (Go for It): Josh Rock upsets Gerwyn Price to set out World Matchplay semi-final showdown with Luke Littler

Young Guns (Go for It): Josh Rock upsets Gerwyn Price to set out World Matchplay semi-final showdown with Luke Littler

In what will be a mouthwatering darting showdown, Josh Rock will face Luke Littler in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Matchplay on Saturday night after ‘Rocky’ took down Gerwyn Price.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 25
'Sometimes the cream does rise!' - Longer the format, the more confidence for Gerwyn Price, eyes Rock revenge

'Sometimes the cream does rise!' - Longer the format, the more confidence for Gerwyn Price, eyes Rock revenge

Gerwyn Price, ahead of his quarterfinal against Josh Rock at Friday night's Betfred World Matchplay, feels he is playing at the top of his game again. Both players are in top form at the moment, and in Blackpool they will cross swords again after the recent World Cup of Darts final.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 25
'The best players they’re the ones most talked about in the media' - James Wade gets support after controversial statements

'The best players they’re the ones most talked about in the media' - James Wade gets support after controversial statements

In the latest episode of World Matchplay Draait Door, the Sportnieuws.nl podcast, Damian Vlottes and Vincent van der Voort offered their thoughts on the World Matchplay so far—reflecting on the Dutch performances, Gian van Veen’s exit, and the looming semifinal clash between Gerwyn Price and Josh Rock.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
'Wow that was one hell of a beating' - Chris Dobey marvels at sublime Gerwyn Price after 'unplayable' defeat

'Wow that was one hell of a beating' - Chris Dobey marvels at sublime Gerwyn Price after 'unplayable' defeat

Chris Dobey could do nothing but take a bow for Gerwyn Price on Wednesday night. 'Hollywood' was defeated 11-3 by an unleashed Price in the second round of the World Matchplay.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
James Wade makes Blackpool his home with incredible numbers once again at the World Matchplay

James Wade makes Blackpool his home with incredible numbers once again at the World Matchplay

While much of the spotlight has shone on Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price at this year’s World Matchplay, James Wade is quietly piecing together a brilliant campaign of his own at the Winter Gardens.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
'Just the money': Gerwyn Price’s hilariously honest retort to darting motivation

'Just the money': Gerwyn Price’s hilariously honest retort to darting motivation

Gerwyn Price put on a dominating display last night with a rampant 11-3 win over Chris Dobey. The Welshman hit eight 180s, averaging an astonishing 108.73 over 14 legs.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
'There’ll be a lot of giving it large' - Josh Rock won't back down from Gerwyn Price after dumping Van Gerwen out of World Matchplay

'There’ll be a lot of giving it large' - Josh Rock won't back down from Gerwyn Price after dumping Van Gerwen out of World Matchplay

Josh Rock has told Dartsnews.com fans can expect fireworks when he takes on Gerwyn Price in the World Matchplay quarter-finals — just days after the Welshman’s fiery clash with Rock’s World Cup teammate Daryl Gurney ended in a physical confrontation.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
'I’ve been known to give a fist now and again' – Andrew Gilding threatens to unleash his inner Gerwyn Price if he wins World Matchplay

'I’ve been known to give a fist now and again' – Andrew Gilding threatens to unleash his inner Gerwyn Price if he wins World Matchplay

Andrew Gilding has told Dartsnews.com, he may channel his inner Gerwyn Price and start showing a bit of emotion on the oche – but only if he continues his stunning Blackpool run all the way to the World Matchplay title.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
Josh Rock and Luke Littler survive in World Matchplay comeback epics as Gerwyn Price sends out statement of intent

Josh Rock and Luke Littler survive in World Matchplay comeback epics as Gerwyn Price sends out statement of intent

Josh Rock has taken down the three-time World Matchplay champion Michael van Gerwen in a night of comeback epics as Luke Littler also had to survive an almighty scare against Jermaine Wattimena.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
'I don't care': Gerwyn Price refuses to be drawn into best player in the world debate

'I don't care': Gerwyn Price refuses to be drawn into best player in the world debate

Gerwyn Price delivered one of his most complete performances of recent memory at the 2025 World Matchplay, brushing aside Chris Dobey with a dominant display that firmly re-established him as one of the frontrunners for the title in Blackpool as he spoke to DartsNews afterwards.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 23
Daryl Gurney and Gerwyn Price fracas good for the game says Colin Lloyd: 'Not players rolling over and getting their bellies tickled'

Daryl Gurney and Gerwyn Price fracas good for the game says Colin Lloyd: 'Not players rolling over and getting their bellies tickled'

Blackpool might be drenched in tradition during the World Matchplay, but if one thing’s clear from this year’s edition, it’s that the winds of change are blowing hard through the Winter Gardens.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 23
Preview Wednesday night World Matchplay 2025 | Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen in action

Preview Wednesday night World Matchplay 2025 | Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen in action

Wednesday evening, July 23, the last four matches of the second round of the World Matchplay 2025 are scheduled with Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen in action.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 22
'There was a lot of machismo up there' - Wayne Mardle and Mark Webster had 'no problem' with tense Price-Gurney fracas

'There was a lot of machismo up there' - Wayne Mardle and Mark Webster had 'no problem' with tense Price-Gurney fracas

Gerwyn Price said that he needed to be more composed and felt like he played pretty poorly despite averaging over 100 in a fiery counter against Daryl Gurney, which the Iceman came out on top 10-7.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 22
Security had to keep angry Daryl Gurney away from Gerwyn Price: 'He was ready for a nice, friendly chat!'

Security had to keep angry Daryl Gurney away from Gerwyn Price: 'He was ready for a nice, friendly chat!'

The first-round encounter between Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney at the 2025 World Matchplay produced fireworks both on and off the oche. Yet while emotions ran high, and even security had to step in, there was an enforced calm during the official post-match interviews.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 22
Rampant Josh Rock downs slow-starting Ross Smith, sets up Michael van Gerwen tie as Gerwyn Price edges fiery Daryl Gurney duel

Rampant Josh Rock downs slow-starting Ross Smith, sets up Michael van Gerwen tie as Gerwyn Price edges fiery Daryl Gurney duel

The first round is complete at the World Matchplay as we head into the business end of the tournament in the coming days and it is a latter stage that will include Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price among those through.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 22
'I felt like my head was going to blow off': Gerwyn Price keeps lid on emotion during fiery Daryl Gurney clash

'I felt like my head was going to blow off': Gerwyn Price keeps lid on emotion during fiery Daryl Gurney clash

Gerwyn Price admitted he had to battle not only his opponent but himself during his opening win at the 2025 World Matchplay — revealing that emotional control was key to surviving a tough encounter as he spoke to the media including DartsNews.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21

'I think I can be a three or four time World Champion' – Gerwyn Price bullish ahead of World Matchplay title tilt

Gerwyn Price returns to the Winter Gardens tonight, fully focused on winning a tournament he loves to help him climb back up the rankings. Price, 40, said that the World Matchplay has been a tournament he’s targeted and focused on for the last couple of weeks.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 18
How weight-loss journey reinvigorated Gerwyn Price's career - 'Feeling good about myself — and then it shows on the board' -

How weight-loss journey reinvigorated Gerwyn Price's career - 'Feeling good about myself — and then it shows on the board' -

Over the last few months, there has arguably been no player in better form in the PDC that former world champion and world number one Gerwyn Price. With the 2025 World Matchplay this weekend, the Welshman is now looking to ride that wave of momentum all the way to his first ever Phil Taylor Trophy.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 18
'I'm desperate to win it' - Can Gerwyn Price ride wave of momentum all the way to World Matchplay title?

'I'm desperate to win it' - Can Gerwyn Price ride wave of momentum all the way to World Matchplay title?

Over the last few months, there has arguably been no player in better form in the PDC that former world champion and world number one Gerwyn Price. With the 2025 World Matchplay this weekend, the Welshman is now looking to ride that wave of momentum all the way to his first ever Phil Taylor Trophy.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 17
Gerwyn Price has the 'biggest cojones in darts' according to former Worlds semi-finalist: 'He wants to be the best of the best'

Gerwyn Price has the 'biggest cojones in darts' according to former Worlds semi-finalist: 'He wants to be the best of the best'

This coming weekend, the 2025 World Matchplay gets underway at its iconic home in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens. One man who won't be present this year, is former PDC World Darts Championship semi-finalist Scott Williams, but 'Shaggy' has recently previewed the competition.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 16

'I gave him the dartboard and he sat there crying': Phil Taylor recalls unexpected best World Matchplay memory

In the run-up to the World Matchplay in Blackpool, there is one name that remains inextricably linked to the prestigious tournament and that, of course, is darts legend Phil Taylor.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 15
These are the five must-watch first-round matches at 2025 World Matchplay

These are the five must-watch first-round matches at 2025 World Matchplay

From Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 27, the world’s top darts stars descend on the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay—one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PDC calendar.

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