World No 1 Gerwyn Price says he is yet to fulfil his true potential, warning his rivals that he will be invincible on the oche in three years' time; "I'm really new to this compared to those players, so another three years where I can improve a lot more, and I will be very tough to beat"
Wednesday 21 September 2022 16:16, UK
Gerwyn Price has warned his darting rivals that he will be "unbeatable" over the coming years, following his latest triumph at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
Top-ranked Price tasted glory in the World Series showpiece for the second time in three years after a thrilling 11-10 victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode at the AFAS Live on Sunday, firing in a 14-darter in the decider as he finished with a 100.14 average in the showpiece to claim the £70,000 top prize.
'The Iceman' produced the goods in the latter stages of a pulsating contest, taking out 146, 121 and 116 finishes to prevail.
Price's victory over Van Duijvenbode saw him secure his eighth televised title within four years, but the 37-year-old insists he's yet to fulfil his true potential.
"I reckon in three years' time I will pretty much be unbeatable," declared the 2021 World Champion.
"Everyone else that is here now is experienced. Michael Smith, Peter Wright, Michael van Gerwen - even Jonny Clayton did a lot of BDO stuff with Wales.
"I'm really new to this compared to those players, so another three years where I can improve a lot more, and I will be very tough to beat."
The Welshman endured a challenging start to 2022, with a fractured hand derailing his Premier League campaign, but he's returned to form in emphatic style over recent months.
Fresh from reaching a maiden World Matchplay final in July, Price also featured in last month's Queensland Darts Masters final, before celebrating New Zealand Darts Masters success in Hamilton a fortnight later.
"It is always nice to win," said Price, who now sets his sights on claiming a second World Grand Prix title at Leicester's Morningside Arena from October 3-9.
"It doesn't matter if it's the World Series or TV ranking events - it fills you with confidence, especially with the World Grand Prix coming up."
He continued: "If I can start off like I have in previous years, there is no reason why I can't go and win that title again.
"I know I'm playing well. I know where I should be.
"I have got a lot more in the tank, but things are going in the right direction at the right time of year. I'm full of confidence."
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