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Humphries hits nine-darter in Grand Slam win

Humphries hits nine-darter in Grand Slam win

Summary

Luke Humphries won against Michael Smith by hitting a perfect nine-dart finish during the Grand Slam of Darts. Humphries needs three more successful legs to advance to the next stage of the tournament. Other notable performances included Beau Greaves setting a new female average record and Michael van Gerwen's unexpected loss to Niko Springer.

Key Facts

  • Luke Humphries won 5-3 against Michael Smith with a nine-dart finish in Wolverhampton.
  • A nine-dart finish means completing a game of darts with the lowest possible number of throws.
  • Humphries needs three more successful legs in his final group match to move to the next tournament stage.
  • Beau Greaves set a new highest average score for a female player, achieving 102.46.
  • Michael van Gerwen lost unexpectedly to Niko Springer, missing multiple key shots.
  • Reigning champion Luke Littler also won his match, securing his place in the knockout stage.
  • Sunday’s results included several matches, with victories for players like Nathan Aspinall and Gary Anderson.
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