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Gian Van Veen Knocks Out Reigning World Matchplay of Darts Champion Luke Humphries
BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND, JUL 19 – Gian van Veen ended Luke Humphries' title defense with a 10-8 win, hitting 40% on doubles and averaging 98.45, marking his biggest career victory at the World Matchplay.
- On Saturday July 19, 2025, Luke Humphries lost 10-8 to Gian van Veen at Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
- Only 29% double success by Humphries, compared with Van Veen’s 40%, while Humphries struggled on doubles, as Van Veen was more clinical.
- The decisive moment came when Van Veen broke throw at 7-7, then won four of the last five legs to seal the win.
- After the win, Van Veen said, `I’m over the moon,` as he meets Danny Noppert next.
- Looking ahead, Luke Littler faces Ryan Searle on Sunday after Humphries’ exit leaves him the tournament favourite.
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limerickleader.ieLuke Humphries stunned by Gian van Veen in World Matchplay opener
Humphries was hoping to become just the fourth man to defend his title in Blackpool.
·London, United Kingdom
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Gian van Veen defeated top-seeded Englishman Luke Humphries in the first round of the World Matchplay in Blackpool. The 23-year-old Dutchman defeated the defending champion 10-8.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Luke Humphries crashes out of World Matchplay as reigning champion exits at first round
The world number one and defending champion Luke Humphries has suffered a stunning first-round exit from the World Matchplay darts tournament, falling 10-8 to Gian van Veen at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool
·London, United Kingdom
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