Peter Wright Stuns Luke Humphries to Advance in World Darts Championship

The 54-year-old former champion defied expectations and a difficult season to knock out the reigning world No. 1 in a commanding 4-1 victory.

• Peter Wright, ranked No. 17, defeated reigning champion Luke Humphries 4-1 in a standout performance at the PDC World Darts Championship.
• Wright's victory included a 101 average and a 70% success rate on doubles, showcasing a return to his championship form from 2020 and 2022.
• Humphries, despite averaging 99 and hitting 56% of his doubles, struggled to match Wright's precision in key moments of the match.
• Wright's pre-tournament comments about upsetting top players, including Humphries, added psychological intensity to the matchup.
• The victory marks a resurgence for Wright, who has had a challenging season, and he will face either Stephen Bunting or Luke Woodhouse in the next round.

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