World Grand Prix 2023: Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson Secure Quarter-Final Spots
World Number One Luke Humphries Advances to World Grand Prix Quarter-Finals
Luke Humphries Shines in Leicester
Luke Humphries, the reigning world number one, secured his place in the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix in Leicester with a commanding 3-1 victory over Krzysztof Ratajski. The 30-year-old, who was the tournament champion in 2023 and a finalist the year before, impressed with six 180s and maintained an impressive average of 95.58 in the ‘double in, double out’ format.
Strategic Adjustments Propel Humphries
Reflecting on his performance, Humphries shared, “During the break, I realized I needed to adjust because I wasn’t playing like I usually do. I slowed down my throw and started hitting the trebles. On the practice board, I hit everything, but it wasn’t translating into my matches, so I knew I had to make changes.”
Danny Noppert and Gary Anderson Make Strong Showings
In other matches, fourth-seed Stephen Bunting was eliminated by Danny Noppert, a semi-finalist in 2021. Meanwhile, two-time world champion Gary Anderson effortlessly defeated Joe Cullen, who managed an average of just 68.05 and won a single leg. Anderson remarked to Sky Sports, “Joe was not at his best tonight. His start cost him. I improved my scoring towards the end. It’s been a while since I advanced far in this tournament, and it’s becoming increasingly challenging, but the love for darts and the desire to win persist.”
Upcoming Matches and Results
The reigning champion, Mike de Decker, is set to face Luke Littler on Thursday. The following are the results from Wednesday’s matches and upcoming fixtures:
| Wednesday’s Results | Player | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | Cameron Menzies | 3-1 | Rob Cross |
| Match | Danny Noppert | 3-1 | Stephen Bunting |
| Match | Luke Humphries | 3-1 | Krzysztof Ratajski |
| Match | Gary Anderson | 3-0 | Joe Cullen |
- Dirk van Duijvenbode vs. Daryl Gurney
- Jonny Clayton vs. Luke Woodhouse
- Luke Littler vs. Mike de Decker
- Gerwyn Price vs. Josh Rock
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