Wright sends Humphries Packing at World Darts Championship
London – In a stunning upset at the World Darts Championship, two-time champion Peter “Snakebite” Wright defeated defending champion Luke Humphries in a thrilling last-16 clash at Alexandra Palace. The match, a captivating display of skill and determination, saw Wright emerge victorious with a 4-1 scoreline.
Wright, known for his vibrant and unique style, dominated the match, showcasing a 70% success rate on doubles, a remarkable 100.93 three-dart average, and five 180s. His performance was a testament to his experience and unwavering focus, especially considering the challenges he faced earlier in the tournament.
Humphries, despite his notable average of 99.23 and a 56.3% success rate on his doubles, couldn’t maintain the consistency needed to overcome Wright’s powerful performance. While the loss marks a setback for the world number one, his impressive run in the tournament remains a testament to his talent.
Speaking after his victory, Wright reflected on the match, stating, “Luke gave me a lot of chances, he didn’t play the way he knows how.” He also expressed his gratitude for the eager crowd support, adding, “I have never experienced such support from the crowd in my life, thank you all, it’s amazing. I was out of shape all year and it was annoying becuase I know I still have it. I’m a two-time world champion and I want to win for the third time. I’m not too old, and sometimes it only takes two or three weeks of the year to play well. These three weeks are the only thing that matters and I’m in the quarterfinals.”
Wright will now advance to the quarterfinals, where he will face the winner of the match between England’s Stephen Bunting and Luke Woodhouse on New Year’s Day. The upcoming match promises to be another exciting showdown in this year’s thrilling World Darts Championship.
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Peter Wright defeated defending champion Luke Humphries in a World Darts Championship last-16 clash at Alexandra Palace. [1] [2] [3] Wright won the match with a 4-1 scoreline. [1] Wright had a 70% success rate on doubles, a 100.93 three-dart average, and five 180s. [2]
Humphries’ average was 99.23 and a 56.3% success rate on his doubles. [2] Wright will now face the winner of the match between Stephen Bunting and Luke Woodhouse in the quarterfinals. [1]
