Smith Darts Down Price for World Series Title
Smith thrashes Price 11-5 to win World Series of Darts Finals, while Littler's perfect season ends.
The update
Ross Smith secured his first World Series of Darts Finals title with a commanding 11-5 victory over Gerwyn Price in Amsterdam. The Englishman dominated the final, winning the last six legs and firing in 11 maximums. Smith becomes the sixth different winner of the tournament, collecting the £100,000 top prize and his second TV event crown. His performance included back-to-back averages over 100 earlier in the tournament and a high-quality semi-final featuring seven 180s against Gian van Veen.
Why it matters
The victory dashes Luke Littler’s hopes of a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026. Littler was eliminated in the quarter-finals, ending his remarkable run after winning the first six majors of the year. Smith’s triumph represents a significant achievement in his career and adds to his five trophies this season. Price, despite having seven PDC majors to his name, hasn’t won one since the 2022 World Series Finals.
What to watch
Will Smith’s performance boost his chances for the 2027 Premier League lineup? How will Price respond to his major title drought? Can Littler maintain his dominance in remaining events this season after his perfect season was ended by Jonny Clayton?
Sources
- The Sporting News — Tournament results and Smith's performance details
- skysports.com — Match analysis and Price's reaction
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