Price relieved after surviving Suzuki scare

Gerwyn Price nearly started his title defence at the Grand Slam of Darts with defeat against Mikuru Suzuki, the BDO Ladies World Champion.

Suzuki had four match darts to defeat ‘The Iceman’ and Price gave credit to ‘The Miracle’ post match.

"I didn't play well there at all. I was let off, fair play to Mikuru she was brilliant," said Price.

"I started poorly and I was chasing the game from then on. I shouldn't have done that given how I've been playing the last few weeks.

"Fair play to Mikuru for taking out two ton-plus checkouts to put me under pressure. I was lucky to get over the winning line but a win's a win."