Luke Humphries and James Wade Advance to World Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Luke Humphries and James Wade have secured places in the World Grand Prix semi-finals following quarter-final victories over Niels Zonneveld and Gian Van Veen, respectively. Humphries advanced with a 3-0 set win, while Wade progressed with a 3-1 victory, as reported by Sky Sports.
Humphries Criticizes Performance Despite 3-0 Sweep
Former world number one Luke Humphries entered the semi-finals after defeating Niels Zonneveld 3-0, conceding only four legs throughout the match. Despite the scoreline and surpassing 150 maximums for the tournament, Humphries expressed disappointment with his form.
Humphries told Sky Sports that he did not feel great upon entering the arena despite feeling good during practice. He claimed he felt like the second-best player for the first two sets and suggested he “got away with it.” The 31-year-old noted that he was not thrilled with the performance and stated that a better showing is required to reach the Sunday final.
James Wade Capitalizes on Van Veen Errors
James Wade moved into the semi-finals by defeating Gian Van Veen 3-1. Wade admitted to feeling exhausted, noting that he woke up at 5 a.m. after going to sleep at midnight. He attributed his victory to Van Veen’s poor play, stating that he was fortunate and was able to capitalize on those errors to “bash him up.”
Gerwyn Price Overcomes Two-Set Deficit
Gerwyn Price advanced to the semi-finals after a 3-2 comeback victory against Johnny Clayton. Price trailed by two sets and was 2-0 down in the final set before securing the win. Price stated he felt “dead and buried” at one point but credited his persistence for the victory. He acknowledged that while he was “unplayable” for two sets, he struggled to maintain that level in the closing stages of the match. Clayton failed to convert match darts during the contest.
Nathan Aspinall Defeats Ryan Joyce
Nathan Aspinall secured a 3-0 win over Ryan Joyce to set up a semi-final clash with Gerwyn Price. Aspinall’s victory included a 112 checkout that was briefly interrupted by a fly on the board.
World Grand Prix Semi-Final Matchups
| Matchup | Quarter-Final Result |
|---|---|
| Luke Humphries vs. James Wade | Humphries (3-0) / Wade (3-1) |
| Gerwyn Price vs. Nathan Aspinall | Price (3-2) / Aspinall (3-0) |
World Grand Prix Semi-Final Questions
Who does Luke Humphries play next?
Luke Humphries will face James Wade in the semi-finals after both players won their respective quarter-final matches.
How did Gerwyn Price win his quarter-final?
Price won 3-2 against Johnny Clayton, recovering from a two-set deficit and a 2-0 disadvantage in the final set.
What was the result of the Nathan Aspinall match?
Nathan Aspinall defeated Ryan Joyce 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals where he will face Gerwyn Price.
The semi-final matches are scheduled to take place tomorrow night.