As a blatant outsider, Clemens clearly won 5:1 – the ranking list position (25 vs. 1), the number of titles (0 to 28) and also the direct comparison (0:4) spoke for Price. The Welshman showed himself from his best side at the start and confidently won the first set. Then Clemens got rid of his nervousness and found his way into the game. The German number one increased the scoring and secured the equalizer. A thrilling match developed. Clemens was clearly superior in the third and fourth set and took the lead 3:1.
Now Price was challenged – and after a TV commercial break, he suddenly came back on stage with huge headphones. You had never seen anything like it, even in the sport of darts, which is rich in curiosities. The audience reacted irritated, it didn’t help sporty. Clemens kept his nerve and pulled through to the sensational victory. “It’s breathtaking. Thank you Germany! I have no words for it. I beat the world number one. That’s unbelievable,” said Clemens in a first reaction on stage.
In the semifinals against Smith
In the semifinals on Monday, the 39-year-old will meet last year’s English finalist Michael Smith, who defeated his compatriot Stephen Bunting 5-3. Price will lose his status as world number one with the loss.
The Belgian Dimitri had also advanced to the semi-finals after beating Jonny Clayton from Wales 5-3. In the semifinals he meets top favorite Michael van Gerwen from the Netherlands, who outclassed Chris Dobey from England 5-0.
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