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BackLuke Humphries reaches World Grand Prix semi-finals with 3-0 win over Niels Zonneveld
Luke Humphries reaches World Grand Prix semi-finals with 3-0 win over Niels Zonneveld
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Luke Humphries reaches World Grand Prix semi-finals with 3-0 win over Niels Zonneveld

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  • Luke Humphries advanced to the World Grand Prix semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over Niels Zonneveld, maintaining his perfect set record in the tournament.
  • He will face compatriot James Wade in the last four after Wade defeated Gian van Veen.
  • Nathan Aspinall also reached the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Ryan Joyce and will play Gerwyn Price.

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Why It Matters

Luke Humphries is the world number two in darts and won the World Grand Prix in 2023. He has not dropped a set in the current tournament, having previously defeated Dave Chisnall and Jermaine Wattimena.

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World number two Luke Humphries breezed into the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix with a 3-0 victory over Niels Zonneveld.

The Englishman did not quite hit top gear against the Dutchman - averaging 85.91 and throwing four 180s - but was clinical at the key moments with a checkout success of 33.33%.

Humphries has yet to drop a set in this year's tournament having whitewashed Dave Chisnall and Jermaine Wattimena in previous rounds.

The 31-year-old will face compatriot James Wade in the last four after he knocked out third seed Gian van Veen with a 3-0 win.

"The way I'm practising, I feel really good, it's just not been coming out this week. Against James, I know I need it to come out, it'll be a tough task," said Humphries, who won the tournament in 2023.

"To make four World Grand Prix finals on the trot would be super special. There's not many players that will ever do that and James will know he's got a tough game as well."

Elsewhere, Nathan Aspinall produced a stellar performance at Leicester's Mattioli Arena to secure his spot in the last four with a 3-0 victory over Ryan Joyce.

He will play Gerwyn Price in the semis after the Welshman's superb 3-2 comeback success against his compatriot Jonny Clayton, who spurned a two-set lead and match darts in a thrilling tie.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Luke Humphries will face James Wade in the World Grand Prix semi-final

    Very likely · Within days

  • Nathan Aspinall will play Gerwyn Price in the other World Grand Prix semi-final

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Will Luke Humphries maintain his perfect set record in the semi-final against James Wade?
  • Can Nathan Aspinall continue his strong form against Gerwyn Price in the other semi-final?

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