Luke Humphries showcases superior skill in the German Darts Grand Prix, securing an impressive victory against Michael van Gerwen and reinforcing his status as a formidable contender in the world of darts.
Luke Humphries asserted his dominance in the darts circuit with an outstanding 8-1 victory against three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in the German Darts Grand Prix final held in Munich. Demonstrating unparalleled skill, Humphries’ performance in the tournament was nothing short of extraordinary, boasting an average score of over 110 in the third round and reaching an impressive average of 112.66 in the final. This performance ranks as the second highest ever in a European Tour final.
Humphries, who is the current world champion, showed his prowess by hitting six 180s and accomplishing two remarkable bullseye checkouts of 170. His win over van Gerwen was declared after his display of exceptional darts, including claiming his sixth victory in this prestigious event. Van Gerwen, acknowledging Humphries’ superior play, admitted that a high level of performance is required to beat him.
In his victory remarks, Humphries proclaimed himself ‘unbeatable’ and expressed pride in his playing level, also noting the significance of the victory coming on the anniversary of his first European Tour title two years prior. His triumphant run in the tournament, highlighted by his record average and flawless game, has reinforced his status as a formidable contender in the sport of darts.