Luke Humphries claims World Grand Prix title after Gerwyn Price sets record pace
Luke Humphries won the 2026 World Grand Prix, defeating Gerwyn Price 6–4 in the final after recovering from a blistering start by the Welshman, welt.de reported. The victory marked Humphries’ second title at the major tournament, which uses the double-in/double-out format, and earned him a winner’s prize of 150,000 pounds while returning him to second place in the Order of Merit.
Gerwyn Price opens with a record-breaking first set
Gerwyn Price dominated the opening stages of the match with an unprecedented display of scoring. The Welsh player checked out in 12, 10, and 12 darts to sweep the first set 3–0 in just three minutes and 45 seconds. The passage set the record for the fastest set in tournament history, alongside a record-breaking set average of 132.62 points per visit. Gabriel Clemens, commentating for DAZN, described the start as astonishing, while Humphries noted that Price played the opening three legs at an elite level.
Luke Humphries halts a losing streak in major finals
The victory brought an end to a difficult run of results for Luke Humphries in major finals. Over the preceding 15 to 18 months, the English player had finished as runner-up in four major title matches, including a 1–6 defeat to Luke Littler at the previous year’s World Grand Prix, alongside losses at the Grand Slam of Darts, the European Darts Championship, and the Masters. Those defeats temporarily dropped him to third in the world rankings. Reflecting on his win, Humphries stated that breaking the sequence of losses carried immense personal significance.
Humphries recovers from early deficit to beat Price
Faced with Gerwyn Price’s initial momentum, Luke Humphries admitted he feared a heavy defeat. His primary goal early in the contest shifted toward avoiding a 6–0 whitewash. However, Humphries capitalized on a dip in Price’s scoring during the middle phase of the match to build a winning advantage. Price acknowledged that he failed to maintain pressure during the crucial middle legs, leaving openings that allowed his opponent to dictate the remainder of the encounter.
Tournament results leading to the final
The path to the final featured several notable matches across the tournament stages. In the quarterfinals, Nathan Aspinall defeated Ryan Joyce 3–0, Gerwyn Price overcame Jonny Clayton 3–2, James Wade beat Gian van Veen 3–0, and Luke Humphries defeated Niels Zonneveld 3–0.
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