World number one Luke Humphries destroys fellow Englishman Ryan Joyce setting up a final against Belgium’s Mike de Decker at the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
World number one Luke Humphries destroyed fellow Englishman Ryan Joyce to set up a final against Belgium's Mike de Decker at the World Grand Prix in Leicester.The 29-year-old was in superb form and raced to victory, dropping just three legs.But he was no match for in-form Humphries who averaged 100 and recorded eight 180s."I believe in myself in these big moments and I had to put in that big performance. It felt special. I said to him he played well but I was just on fire.
In the last year Humphries has dominated the sport, winning tournaments including the World Darts Championships, the World Cup for England and the World Matchplay. He'll meet unseeded De Decker in Sunday's showpiece - the first time a Belgian has made the final in the tournament. It will also be the first time De Decker has played in a major final."I've been trying to block it all out. I was really nervous but after the third set I relaxed. I'm so happy," De Decker said.
Asked what he needed to improve, he said: "My nerves. I got away with it. After winning my second set I relaxed. Tomorrow it has to be better."A comedy series about what we can do to speed up climate change and bring a swift end to life on EarthHow can England use Bellingham, Foden and Palmer?'Starman' Baldock 'loveable, modest and unfailingly helpful'
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