Wright after World Grand Prix final defeat: ‘Maybe next time I’ll go all the way’
NewsSunday, 07 October 2018 at 13:30
Peter Wright lost to Michael van Gerwen in the final of the World Grand Prix allowing the World Number One to pull away after a close opening.
Wright spoke afterwards and admitted he let him off constantly which was the difference between the win and defeat. He also looked ahead and hoped that next year he can go all the way. "Michael is a fantastic player but he only won tonight because I let him off so much," said Wright, who saw off Steve West, Jermaine Wattimena, James Wilson and Mensur Suljovic to reach the Citywest showdown. "My form this year has been up and down, I had an awesome game against Mensur on Friday but unfortunately I couldn't do it again in the final. "I enjoy my darts and I mix it with the best, maybe next time I will go all the way."
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