Luke Littler Triumphs Over Jonny Clayton to Secure World Grand Prix Darts Final Against Luke Humphries
Luke Littler has secured his spot in the World Grand Prix final after a dominant semi-final performance against Jonny Clayton. The 18-year-old star triumphed with a convincing 5-1 victory at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester.
In the lead-up to this match, Littler showed remarkable resilience against Gerwyn Price, surmounting a two-set deficit before clinching the match in a final-leg decider. However, his performance against Clayton was a display of skill and confidence, featuring an impressive average of 97.26 and 10 maximums.
Littler’s Semifinal Highlights
- Opened the match strong, winning the first set 3-0.
- Executed a stunning 161 finish to break Clayton’s throw.
- Responded to losing the third set by sealing the fourth with a crucial 140 finish.
- Maintained control, winning the next two sets without losing a leg.
Littler’s commanding victory leads him to face Luke Humphries, the reigning champion and current world No 1. This marks Littler’s first appearance in the World Grand Prix final.
Humphries Overcomes Noppert
In the other semi-final, Luke Humphries battled Danny Noppert, winning 5-3. Humphries displayed a powerful performance, hitting 14 maximums and several high checkouts, including a 155 finish.
- Humphries took the first set with a commanding performance.
- Noppert mounted a challenge, averaging over 105 in the opening sets.
- Humphries regained momentum after a mid-match wobble to secure his spot in the final.
This year’s final will see Littler take on Humphries, who has advanced to this stage for the third consecutive year. Their match promises to be a thrilling encounter as Littler aims for his first major title while Humphries looks to defend his championship.
Looking Ahead
The final will be contested over the best of 11 sets, with both players eager to claim the title. Littler expressed his aspirations of dethroning Humphries as world No 1, underscoring the significance of this matchup.
Fans can catch the exciting showdown live on Sunday at 8 PM on Sky Sports, as two of the sport’s brightest talents face off for the prestigious World Grand Prix title.
