Luke Humphries’ incredible stats put him in same company as Phil Taylor and just one other darts star amid stunning run
LUKE Humphries is in the final of the World Grand Prix after some incredible performances this week.
The world champion, 29, demonstrated his prowess when he defeated Ryan Joyce 5-0 in a devastating display on Saturday night.
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Cool Hand Luke averaged 100.30 during the contest, which is only the second time an average of a ton plus has been recorded at the semi-final stage – the other being Phil Taylor.
He is also in his sixth straight TV ranking final, with Michael Van Gerwen in 2016-2017 and Taylor the only people to do that.
Afterwards, former darts star Wayne Mardle compared his numbers to the legendary Taylor and Michael van Gerwen.
But modest Humphries revealed if he is to be compared to Taylor he would have to consistently be in that kind of form.
“I don’t need to compare myself to Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen,” he said.
“Phil would do this game in game out, I have one out of five of them games so you can’t compare me to Phil, never.
“And he’ll always have achieved more than any single player the world has ever seen. No one will ever be able to do what he’s done.”
Taylor boasts an incredible career record, including winning 14 World Championships.
He was also a World Matchplay winner 14 times, won the World Grand Prix on 11 occasions and has six Premier League titles to his name.
The Crafty Potter amassed a £6million fortune from the arrows, securing his status as the best player the game’s ever seen.
Humphries, looking to retain the title he won last year against Gerwyn Price, is looking forward to his match against Mike De Decker.
He said: “I think it’s a dream final, it really is.
“We’ve had so many battles and it’s going to be a good game. Mike’s playing well and I know I’m going to have to be at my best again.”