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Humphries vs. Littler Set for World Grand Prix Final

The double-in, double-out major now pits the world No. 1 against the 18-year-old world champion after emphatic semifinal wins.

Overview

  • Luke Littler swept past Jonny Clayton 5–1 in the semifinals, averaging 97.26 and producing a pivotal 140 checkout to seize control.
  • Luke Humphries defeated Danny Noppert 5–3, posting a 93.46 average and hitting 14 maximums to close out the match.
  • Littler had reached the last four with a 3–2 quarterfinal comeback over Gerwyn Price from 0–2 down, sealing the decider with a 152 checkout.
  • Price missed multiple match darts and later criticized the partisan Leicester crowd, suggesting on Instagram that more majors be staged at neutral venues.
  • Earlier in the tournament, Littler beat defending champion Mike de Decker 3–0 with a 91.86 average, 39% on doubles and a match-clinching 170 finish.