Price ambitious ahead of World Series return: "All well and good playing well, but you want to pick up trophies"

Gerwyn Price left for Australia and New Zealand with an ambitious goal for the latest World Series of Darts tournaments.

For the first time in his career, Price travelled 'Down Under' to play darts. The past two seasons this was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Two years ago I was invited to come to Australia and New Zealand and I was really looking forward to it, but then Covid hit,” Price reflected.

“It’s nice that my form is still there and I’m still getting invited to these events, so it’s going to be a good trip and I’m really looking forward to playing.

“It will be nice to spend some time with the family because they’re coming with me for three weeks, and it will be great to meet some of my fans down there. Hopefully I can put on a show!”

After a difficult start to the season, Price seems to have regained his form, culminating in a place in the final of the World Matchplay. Moreover, 'The Iceman' has regained his first place in the Order of Merit.

“I want to win. It’s all well and good playing well, but you want to pick up trophies,” added Price.

“I played really well at the World Matchplay, and I played well on the ProTour last week.

“At the World Matchplay the crowd were 100% behind me and it certainly helped that I was playing a lot better and getting to the final, so hopefully I get a lot of support here.

“My mind is in a good place, my form is coming back to where it should be.

“It’s nice going to Australia and New Zealand knowing I’m almost back to my best, so I’m in with a chance and I’m going there to win all three [events].”