‘I’m going to win some tournaments’published at 21:57 GMT
Result: Van Gerwen 3-6 Price
Night winner Gerwyn Price, speaking to Sky Sports: “I started off really slowly. I was really edgy after losing first game last week and you want to get off to a good start. I thought I played decently second game, Jonny pinched a couple of legs.”
On how his Players Championship performance helped: “I know I’m playing well but you still have to do it on the big stage and it doesn’t always gappen. Gian had a shot at the bull to beat me and it could have been a different story. I played fantastically in Germany but it’s trying to do it on the main stage. Two points I was happy, five points even better, and 10 grand.
On why he felt edgy: “It’s just what I put on myself. Losing first game last week and having two darts to win the match. Last year you saw with Stephen Bunting… if you get points early then you settle in and get points easier. I’m relaxed now, that’s when I’m dangerous.”
On where he thinks his game is currently at: “I think I’m playing some of the best stuff I’ve played, I’m just not winning tournaments. There’s no way I can’t win a major, bigger Pro Tours, Europeans. Averages are just for sure and if you play well on your darts and win matches you win tournaments. I’m going to get some.”
On his priorities: “Ranking points and ranking tournaments are the main priority, but turning up week in week out in front of crowds is what gives you confidence. It’s probably top of the priority at the minute.”
