Josh Rock Stuns Gerwyn Price to Set Up Semi with Luke Littler at World Matchplay
Wow, what a night it’s been at the 2025 World Matchplay in Blackpool! We’ve just witnessed a darting masterclass as Josh Rock put on a sensational performance to beat Gerwyn Price 16-11, securing his spot in the semi-finals. And now, he’s all set to face his good friend and rising star, Luke Littler. This matchup is already buzzing with excitement!
So, let’s break it down. Josh Rock, the 24-year-old from Northern Ireland, went up against Price — the 2023 finalist and a major name in the sport. From the very first leg, you could tell this was going to be a tight battle. Both players averaged over 100, with Rock edging ahead slightly at 104.02 compared to Price’s 100.21. That tells you everything about the quality of this match — it was fireworks from start to finish.
Rock didn’t just outplay Price; he out-finished him. There was this incredible run where he took three straight legs to jump ahead 11-8, and he never really looked back. Even when Price started to claw his way back, Rock stayed calm, composed, and clinical. The cherry on top? A spectacular 164 checkout on the bullseye to seal the deal. Honestly, that final leg was one for the highlight reels.
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Rock’s reaction afterwards was pure joy — he said he felt like he was on “cloud nine” and couldn’t stop smiling. He mentioned how he just tried to keep playing his own game and not get rattled by Price’s form, which was top-tier as always. The win clearly meant a lot, and it showed.
On the other side of the bracket, Luke Littler — who’s only 18 and already the world champion — came through a tense encounter with Andrew Gilding, edging it 16-14. Littler actually led comfortably at a few points, but Gilding, ever the battler, kept coming back and made it really nervy near the end. Littler had to dig deep and stay laser-focused to close it out, and he did just that.
So now, it’s Littler vs. Rock in the semis — two young guns, good mates off the oche, and absolutely electric on it. Rock has already knocked out three-time champ Michael van Gerwen and now Price. Littler is fresh off a record-breaking 18 maximums in a quarter-final. If you're a darts fan, you have to tune in for this one.
The semi-final is set for Saturday night. Expect drama, fireworks, and maybe even another bullseye or two.
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