Ross Smith Wins World Series Finals with 11-5 Darts Victory
Ross Smith has secured his second major title with an 11-5 World Series Finals victory over Gerwyn Price, a performance Darts World Magazine credits to his clinical second-half scoring and Price's missed chances. This triumph caps a remarkable weekend for the Englishman, who overcame Josh Rock and Gian van Veen to claim the £100,000 prize in Amsterdam.
Darts World Magazine highlights Smith's dominance in the second half, noting he averaged in the mid-to-high 100s while Gerwyn Price struggled with missed doubles. The publication also confirms Smith's impressive path to the final, where he defeated Josh Rock and home favourite Gian van Veen.
Source: Darts World MagazineBBC Darts reports that Smith dominated the final half with three consecutive legs after the interval, including precise checkouts of 127 and 123, which effectively ended Price's resistance. The report also notes that Smith’s only other major victory remains the 2022 European Championship, highlighting how this result cements his status as a top-tier competitor despite his recent struggles in the New Zealand and Australian legs of the series.
Source: BBC DartsBBC reports that Smith dominated the maximum count with 11 180s compared to Price's five, and notes that the victory ends a tournament of upsets where world champion Luke Littler was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Source: BBCAccording to dartn.de, Ross Smith’s title marks his second major trophy since the 2022 European Championship, while Gerwyn Price extends his major drought to four years after failing to secure a top-tier win since the 2022 World Series Finals.
Source: dartn.deThe Englishman secures his second major title, outperforming Gerwyn Price with a 103.89 average and £100,000 prize.
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