Humphries Advances as Belgian Duo and Joyce Secure World Grand Prix Semi-Final Spots

Luke Humphries continued his title defense at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Jonny Clayton, advancing to the semi-finals alongside Ryan Joyce and Belgian players Dimitri Van den Bergh and Mike De Decker. Humphries faced nervy moments during his match, particularly in the third set when Clayton took a two-leg lead, but a crucial 149 checkout helped him regain momentum and close out the win. Despite his nerves, Humphries expressed confidence heading into his semi-final clash with Joyce, acknowledging that his game is in a good place.

Ryan Joyce secured his spot in the semi-finals after overcoming Rob Cross in a thrilling five-set match, showcasing clinical finishing on double 16. The Newcastle ace displayed resilience, edging past Cross in the final set after capitalizing on missed opportunities from his opponent. Joyce now looks forward to a rematch against Humphries, who previously defeated him in a televised semi-final, but remains confident in his ability to challenge the reigning champion over the extended format.

In the other quarter-final matches, Dimitri Van den Bergh and Mike De Decker both continued their impressive World Grand Prix runs, setting up an all-Belgian semi-final clash. Van den Bergh came from a set down to defeat Joe Cullen, finding his form on the outer ring to secure a 3-1 win. De Decker earned his first televised semi-final appearance with a commanding 3-0 victory over James Wade, winning all three sets in deciding legs. Both Belgians are now set to battle for a place in the final, with Humphries emerging as the tournament favorite.

Source: PDCTV
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