Luke Humphries secured his second consecutive Players Championship Finals title with an 11-7 victory over Luke Littler in Minehead. The match, lasting just over 41 minutes, showcased Humphries’ dominance as he never trailed. He raced to a 5-1 lead before Littler, known as “The Nuke,” rallied to close the gap to 6-5. Despite the fightback, Humphries held firm, sealing the win with three consecutive legs to claim his seventh major title.
In the finals, both players exchanged blows in a thrilling contest, with Humphries demonstrating resilience and strategic brilliance. Earlier in the day, Littler advanced with an 11-9 semifinal win over Ross Smith, while Humphries overcame Dirk van Duijvenbode 11-8. In the quarterfinals, Littler had dominated Mike De Decker 10-3, and Humphries defeated Ryan Joyce 10-5, setting the stage for their showdown.
Post-match, Humphries praised Littler’s impact on his game, calling him a driving force in pushing him to improve. “These big games are what I live for,” said Humphries. “Luke is the best player statistically, but I never give up.” With this victory, Humphries solidifies his position as world number one, while Littler remains a rising star to watch in the darts world.
