- 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.
