Amid the bustle of the
World Matchplay,
Gerwyn Price has shared particularly personal news. The former world champion posted a photo on his Instagram Stories on Monday showing that his eldest daughter Emily is expecting her first child. That brings a new milestone off the oche for Price: the Welshman will become a grandfather for the first time.
The shared photo shows Emily and her partner with a scan image and a shirt with the word Baby on it. With the repost, Price made the happy news public to his followers. Price has been married to Bethan since 2018. Together they form a close family with two daughters: Emily, born in 2006, and Bethan, born in 2010. It is Emily who is now expecting her first child, allowing the former world champion to look forward to his first grandchild.
The lovely family news comes during a hectic spell for ‘The Iceman.’ Price is in action this week at the World Matchplay in Blackpool, where he narrowly escaped elimination on Monday evening. In a spectacular first round, the Welshman trailed Martin Schindler 0-4 early, but battled back superbly and, after extra time, edged it 11-9.
Gerwyn Price shared on his Instagram Stories that his daughter is expecting
Afterwards, Price admitted he was far from satisfied with his own performance, but that his fighting spirit ultimately dragged him through the match. Thanks to that hard-fought victory, he booked his place in the second round of the prestigious tournament. Another tough test awaits on Wednesday evening. Price will face former world champion Rob Cross in the second round.