- Gerwyn Price withdrew from the Premier League Darts event in Aberdeen due to a back injury.
- Price was punished by the PDC with a -6 leg difference, a penalty that had not been previously seen in the Premier League Darts.
- Luke Humphries was granted a free pass into the semi-finals as a result of Price’s withdrawal, significantly benefiting his chances in the competition.
- Price’s position in the competition was already precarious, sitting second bottom with just 12 points from 13 nights.
Newsypeople- Gerwyn Price, the 2021 World Champion, withdrew from the BetMGM Premier League Night 14 in Aberdeen due to a back problem, specifically a trapped nerve in his back. This withdrawal came after Price was unable to compete in the Austrian Darts Open last weekend due to the same issue.
Despite undergoing treatment since last Friday, Price’s condition did not improve sufficiently for him to travel to Scotland for the event at P&J Live.
As a result of Price’s withdrawal, his planned quarter-final opponent, Luke Humphries, received a bye into the semi-finals. This bye not only advances Humphries to the next round but also grants him two league points and a +1 leg difference. Conversely, Price’s absence from the tournament led to a -6 leg difference on the league table, marking a significant penalty for his performance.
The tournament’s rules dictate that players who withdraw from an event forfeit zero points but suffer a significant hit to their leg difference. Price’s situation is particularly severe, as no player in this season’s Premier League has faced a six-leg hit, which is the penalty Price received.
This penalty, combined with his recent performance, leaves Price in a precarious position in the league standings. With only three nights remaining after Aberdeen, Price needs to make up a minimum of seven points to secure a spot in the play-offs and compete for the top prize of £200,000.
Price current standing in the league is second bottom, with just 12 points from 13 nights. This situation underscores the importance of his performance in the remaining matches and the need for a strong finish to improve his chances of qualifying for the play-offs.
