World No. 1 Luke Humphries delivered a stunning performance, securing a spot in the World Grand Prix final against Mike De Decker on Saturday in Leicester. Humphries showcased his skills with a remarkable 5-0 victory over Ryan Joyce, demonstrating one of the most impressive performances in the tournament’s history as he aims to defend his title successfully.
Meanwhile, Belgian standout Mike De Decker continued his extraordinary journey at the Mattioli Arena, overcoming compatriot Dimitri Van den Bergh with a 5-2 win to reach his first televised final.
World Grand Prix Semi-Final Results
| Mike De Decker | 5-2 | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| Luke Humphries | 5-0 | Ryan Joyce |
Humphries described Sunday’s match as “a dream final” and is determined to claim victory in his first defense of a televised ranking title. “It was a performance that was much needed. Ryan played brilliantly, but I aimed to average 100, and I achieved that,” said the 29-year-old from Newbury.
“Ryan even compared me to Phil Taylor, saying I’m a generational talent. Winning this final would mean a lot, making it nine major finals—an incredible feat!”
Humphries started his World Grand Prix campaign facing a significant challenge against Stephen Bunting but proceeded to defeat Ricardo Pietreczko and Jonny Clayton before his commanding display against Joyce. He boasted an average of 100.30, finishing 60 percent of his doubles with eight 180s, while Joyce managed to hit 64 percent of his starting doubles, but was limited to just seven chances at a double in the match.
In the other semi-final, De Decker advanced after a thrilling encounter against Van den Bergh. Although Van den Bergh initially took the lead, De Decker turned the tide, winning six consecutive legs, making him the first Belgian to reach the World Grand Prix final.
“I’m over the moon,” said De Decker after his win. “I was nervous at first, but after taking the second set, I started to relax and play my game.” He expressed his excitement for the upcoming final, which promises to be an exhilarating showdown.
Upcoming Final: Sunday’s World Grand Prix Final
| Mike De Decker | vs | Luke Humphries |
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