Gerwyn Price eases past Keane Barry to reach third round at Alexandra Palace

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former champion Gerwyn Price blitzed past Keane Barry 3-0 to secure his place in the third round of the World Darts Championship – but James Wade crashed out at the first hurdle against Jermaine Wattimena. The Iceman – whose 2021 title win came behind closed doors at Alexandra Palace – had not reached the last eight at any major tournament this year, but wasted little time in racing through the opening set without dropping a leg. It didn’t matter how good or bad I played, I just wanted to get a win… and another tournament starts again after Christmas.” In Monday’s afternoon session, four-time semi-finalist Wade had become the first seed to fall at Alexandra Palace as Wattimena produced an impressive display. Wade, the 16th seed, won the first leg of the round two match – but then lost the next eight in succession as Wattimena took control.