World number two Luke Humphries has withdrawn from the PDC European Championship in Dortmund after suffering gastroenteritis. He is being replaced by Belgian Kim Huybrechts, who will face Ryan Searle in the opening round. The article also outlines the Thursday order of play for the tournament.
World number two Luke Humphries secured a place in the World Grand Prix quarter‑finals with a comfortable 3‑0 win over Jermaine Wattimena in Leicester. The Englishman hit three 180s and a 129 checkout, and will now face Dutch contender Niels Zonneveld. The article also notes other quarter‑finalists including James Wade, Gian van Veen and Niels Zonneveld.
Luke Humphries secured back-to-back US Darts Masters titles by overcoming Luke Littler in a thrilling final at Madison Square Garden. Humphries leveled the match at 5-5 and clinched victory with an 11-dart finish, averaging 104. Littler, despite hitting nine maximums, missed out on his first title in the competition.