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Littler Downs Rock to Reach Grand Slam Semis vs Noppert as Humphries Draws Price

Littler can claim world No. 1 by making the final, raising the stakes for Sunday's last-four ties.

Overview

  • Luke Littler defeated Josh Rock 16-12 in Wolverhampton to advance to a semi-final against Danny Noppert.
  • Luke Humphries beat Michael Smith 16-8 and will meet Gerwyn Price in the other semi-final.
  • The Humphries–Smith quarter-final included dual near nine-dart attempts in the same leg, with Smith missing double 12 and Humphries failing on his seventh treble 20.
  • Michael Smith twice drew blood after scratching his forehead with a dart during the match, a habit highlighted by Sky Sports commentary.
  • Littler’s title defense keeps his ranking push alive, as reaching Sunday’s final would move him to world No. 1 ahead of Humphries.