Gerwyn Price has used earplugs during practice in a bid to cope with relentless booing and crowd abuse aimed at him during matches.
The Welshman remains in the hunt to clinch a second world title after securing wins over Luke Woodhouse and Raymond van Barneveld at Alexandra Palace over the festive period.
However, Price was jeered for long periods during both of his matches at the latest edition of the biggest tournament in world darts so far.