Impressive Gerwyn Price wins with near 116 average over Ricardo Pietreczko in Riesa

Gerwyn Price has emphatically emerged as the major title favorite at the International Darts Open. 'The Iceman' won impressively Sunday afternoon over Ricardo Pietreczko in the third round with an average of nearly 116. Top darts from 'The Iceman'.

His German opponent took an 0-2 lead early in the match, but then Price's engine started to rev up. With a 10-darter and a 13-darter, the deficit was quickly cleared before the Welshman took the lead with a 14-darter.

Pietreczko then managed to make it 3-3, but then had to pass after another pace change from Price. The former world champion hit 121 to make it 4-3 with a 12-darter. Two more 12-darters followed to make the final score 6-3. Ross Smith then became the last quarterfinalist in Riesa, making 'Smudger' Price's next opponent. Smith won 6-4 over Cameron Menzies in the third round after the Englishman made up a 2-4 deficit earlier in the match.