‘He really got in my head' – Gerwyn Price reveals darts rival who rattled him most and it led to awkward moment on stage

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PRICE IS RIGHT 'He really got in my head' – Gerwyn Price reveals darts rival who rattled him most and it led to awkward moment on stage
GERWYN PRICE has revealed the darts rival who rattled him the most – leading to an awkward moment on stage.
The Iceman is one of darts' top slingers and reached the pinnacle of the game with victory at the 2021 World Championship.
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Gerwyn Price admits Peter Wright is the darts rival who has rattled him the most
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One incident let to an awkward moment on stage
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Since then, the 40-year-old has continued to light up the oche.
And his latest performance saw him reach the semi finals of the Premier League in London.
Price was beaten by rival Luke Littler, despite getting the better of The Nuke several times throughout the tournament.
However, there is another player who is under Price's skin even more.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the Welshman named Peter Wright as the darts rival who has rattled him the most.
Opening up on their battles over the years, Price recalled the lengths Wright would go to for victory.
And one awkward encounter saw them clash on stage as Wright beat Price in the 2021 World Championship semis, with neither man willing to shake hands at the end.
Price said: 'I can remember playing in a world championship semi-final, I'm not sure what year it was, but it was Peter Wright.
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'Even when we left the hotel, he raced me to the venue in his car.
"Not speeding but took a certain route that he wanted to get there before me.
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'When I did turn up, he's like 'well what took you so long? Going to be on the same board?'
'Then he won the first set and tried to give it to me and I was fuming. He really did get in my head.'
Speaking at the time of his handshake snub, Price said: "Banter is acceptable but not when players are fully focused trying to do a job, having just bombed the first set.
"I was upset with what Peter did and think it was out of order considering the circumstances."
Price later apologised though, adding: "I've had time to reflect on last night's game.
"I've been in this position before in games but never in a World Championship semi-final. I overreacted to what Peter did after set one.
"I apologise to everyone who thinks I've done wrong and yeah maybe I was a bit OTT (over the top)."