Luke Humphries insists reaching a record-breaking fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final counts for nothing without beating Gerwyn Price for the title. Humphries made history by becoming the first player to reach the final in four consecutive years at the double-in event, defeating James Wade 5-3 to book his place in Sunday's showpiece at the Mattioli Arena. "It has been one of those journeys this year that hasn't been playing sailing," Humphries told Sky Sports. "To make four Grand Prix finals on the trot is super special. It's history for myself and I'm proud of that but, unless I pick that trophy up, unfortunately that history doesn't mean anything."
2020 champion Price is through to his fourth World Grand Prix final and first since losing to Humphries in 2023, with the Welshman frustrated by Nathan Aspinall during his 5-2 victory in the opening semi-final. "Nathan [Aspinall] was complaining about the crowd but they were on his side," Price told Sky Sports. "I'm 3-0 up and I go back and say to Nathan 'they're on your side bud, come on. Stop performing on the board and just play darts'."
Humphries has had a string of runner-up finishes in TV finals since winning the Premier League in May 2025, including the European Championship and Grand Slam of Darts in 2025 and this year's Premier League final, but is determined to end that record. "I've come here to win it. If I win the trophy, I'll look back at the history and think that's amazing."
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing