Luke Humphries became just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year after a stunning win over Michael van Gerwen in Blackpool.
Luke Humphries became just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year after a dramatic triumph over Michael van Gerwen in Blackpool. The world No 1, who won at Alexandra Palace in January, cemented his position at the summit of the sport with a stunning 18-15 win over Van Gerwen at the Winter Gardens. Victory sees him join the Dutchman, Phil Taylor and Peter Wright in winning the two most prestigious competitions in the same year.
It was an enthralling battle that could have gone either way and Van Gerwen will be leaving with regrets as he had four darts to level at 16-16 and then another three to make it 17-16. But Humphries claimed a maiden title in Blackpool and a £200,000 payday, by taking out 100 as his domination continued. Van Gerwen said: 'We all know I didn't start off the game very well, but I had my chances. I made mistakes but I also felt I was the better player. I have to do a little bit more.
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