- Former winner claims he may never return to Alexandra Palace
- Price briefly wore ear defenders during loss to Gabriel Clemens
The Professional Darts Corporation has insisted that Alexandra Palace’s rowdy atmosphere is “part of the event” after the world No 1 Gerwyn Price took to the oche in ear defenders to block out booing during his quarter-final defeat against Gabriel Clemens on Sunday.
Price has said he may never return to the competition he won in 2021 after losing 5-1 against the German surprise package, but his behaviour has provoked debate over the effect a raucous crowd can have over players at even the highest levels of the sport.