Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell

Luke Humphries, 31, ended a 16‑month wait for a PDC major trophy with a 6‑4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final. The English player, who had been at the top of the sport two years ago before being overtaken by Luke Littler, had not won a significant title since his Premier League success in May 2025. A ranking place had eluded him since his Masters win in February past year, yet he showed his usual composure and a wealth of quality to claim the crown in Leicester. Entering the final as the second seed, Humphries was contesting a record‑breaking fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final. After trailing 3‑0, he won four straight sets to seize control. Price levelled the match, but Humphries broke in the deciding leg of the fifth set and then took three consecutive legs to be crowned champion. The win gives Humphries his second World Grand Prix title, adding to his 2023 breakthrough that started his rise to the sport’s summit. It also ensures he retains his fig 2 ranking behind Gian van Veen of the Netherlands. For Price, the defeat extends his four‑year drought for a major PDC trophy; he has now lost five successive major finals, three of them this season. More to follow.