The 28-year-old Humphries defeated Scott Williams (PDC 52nd) 6-0 in the top four for his 18th straight win. At the same time, Humphries rises to first place in the world rankings for the first time.
“It’s a really big moment for me,” said Humphries, who has won three Premier-level tournaments since the start of October. “It was probably one of the best performances of my professional career. I just hope it didn’t come too soon. I needed to make my mark because Luke [Littler] He was in a great mood today.”
HUMPHRIES REACHES THE FINAL!!
A huge, statement win for Luke Humphries who whitewashes Scott Williams in the semi-finals.
108.74 on average, and a breathtaking performance on doubles!
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“Being number one in the world is something I dreamed of as a child,” Humphries continued. “If I become world champion, tomorrow (Wednesday) will remain in my mind forever, so at the moment I am completely focused on this goal,” he added.
The final 13-set match between Littler and Humphries starts at 10.15pm Estonian time.
2024-01-03 07:05:00
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