England's Luke Humphries pulled off a stunning upset at the World Masters, defeating fellow Englishman Luke Woodhouse in a thrilling 4-3 win that included a breathtaking nine-dart finish.
Humphries' victory was sealed when he took out double ten to win the match after Woodhouse had forced a last-leg shootout. The 30-year-old's perfect leg was a major talking point, with many fans and pundits hailing it as one of the greatest darts finishes in recent memory.
However, Humphries was quick to downplay his achievement, saying he would rather have won the game than hit the nine-darter. Nevertheless, his performance has sent shockwaves through the darts world and will undoubtedly be remembered for a long time to come.
Humphries' victory is all the more impressive given that Woodhouse had levelled the tie at 3-3 with a comeback in the earlier stages of the match. The Englishman's determination and skill were on full display, but ultimately fell short as Humphries emerged victorious.
In other news from the World Masters, world champion Luke Littler also progressed to the quarter-finals with a convincing 4-1 win over fellow Englishman Ross Smith. Littler averaged nearly 108 to take down Smith, while his victory was somewhat overshadowed by Humphries' incredible nine-darter.
The tournament has already seen some thrilling matches, and the quarter-finals are shaping up to be just as competitive. With several top players still in contention, fans can look forward to more exciting performances from the world's best darts players.
Humphries will now face Dutchman Danny Noppert in his next match, while Littler will take on Northern Ireland's Josh Rock.
Humphries' victory was sealed when he took out double ten to win the match after Woodhouse had forced a last-leg shootout. The 30-year-old's perfect leg was a major talking point, with many fans and pundits hailing it as one of the greatest darts finishes in recent memory.
However, Humphries was quick to downplay his achievement, saying he would rather have won the game than hit the nine-darter. Nevertheless, his performance has sent shockwaves through the darts world and will undoubtedly be remembered for a long time to come.
Humphries' victory is all the more impressive given that Woodhouse had levelled the tie at 3-3 with a comeback in the earlier stages of the match. The Englishman's determination and skill were on full display, but ultimately fell short as Humphries emerged victorious.
In other news from the World Masters, world champion Luke Littler also progressed to the quarter-finals with a convincing 4-1 win over fellow Englishman Ross Smith. Littler averaged nearly 108 to take down Smith, while his victory was somewhat overshadowed by Humphries' incredible nine-darter.
The tournament has already seen some thrilling matches, and the quarter-finals are shaping up to be just as competitive. With several top players still in contention, fans can look forward to more exciting performances from the world's best darts players.
Humphries will now face Dutchman Danny Noppert in his next match, while Littler will take on Northern Ireland's Josh Rock.
I'm still reeling from Luke Humphries' insane performance at the World Masters! 9-dart finishes are always a thing of beauty, but this one was on another level 
. The way he took out double ten to seal the deal after Woodhouse had forced a shootout was pure magic 
. I mean, I've seen some clutch performances in my time, but this one takes the cake 
. And yeah, Humphries is definitely keeping it humble about his achievement, but let's be real, it's hard not to get hyped when you just pull off a 9-darter! 
it was insane!! i'm literally dying over here lol he downplayed it tho but i think it's amazing what he achieved!!! and woodhouse was so close but still an amazing comeback by him too 
anyway can't wait to see humphries take on noppert next match gonna be a nail bitcher 
. The way he played was so clinical, it was almost like he knew what Woodhouse would do next. I'm hyped to see how he takes on Noppert now 
. I mean, it was a good throw and all, but come on, it's just 180 points! Any decent player can get that with their eyes closed 
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". I get it, humility and all that, but still...
i mean yeah he's saying it wasnt as big of a deal as everyone else thinks but come on, thats not true! that was a clutch win right there. and luke littler is looking good too, averaging almost 108 against smith is crazy 
nearly 108 average is insane! can't wait to see what happens next in the tournament 
! Luke Humphries' nine-dart finish was literally insane 
. And to win the game after being level at 3-3? That's just mental strength on a whole other level 
! Can't wait to watch Luke Humphries take on Danny Noppert next 
anyway, can't wait for the next match vs noppert! 
️ I mean, it's not just about the skill and determination displayed by Humphries, but also the mental toughness required to stay focused under pressure. The fact that he downplayed his achievement takes away from the drama of the moment, though - maybe next time we'll get a more tearful response 
seriously though the darts world just got a whole lot more interesting now
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it 