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Humphries into Grand Prix semis as Van Veen exits

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Luke Humphries advanced to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix with a 3-0 victory over Niels Zonneveld in Leicester. Despite not playing his best, Humphries maintained control with an average score of 85.91 and four 180s, setting up a match against James Wade. Meanwhile, Wade defeated third seed Gian van Veen also by a 3-0 margin.

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Luke Humphries, ranked world number two, advanced to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix by defeating Niels Zonneveld with a score of 3-0. Despite not hitting his peak form against Zonneveld, Humphries maintained clinical performance, averaging 85.91 and throwing four 180s with a checkout success rate of 33.33%. He will face James Wade in the semi-finals after Wade eliminated third-seeded Gian van Veen also with a 3-0 win. Humphries expressed optimism but acknowledged facing a tough challenge from Wade, aiming to make his fourth consecutive World Grand Prix finals, an achievement few players have accomplished.

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Gerwyn Price PERSON · 3× James Wade PERSON · 3× Luke Humphries PERSON · 3× Nathan Aspinall PERSON · 3× Gian van Veen PERSON · 2× Humphries PERSON · 2× James PERSON · 2× Jonny Clayton PERSON · 2× Niels Zonneveld PERSON · 2× Ryan Joyce PERSON · 2×

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The 31-year-old will face compatriot James Wade in the last four after he knocked out third seed Gian van Veen with a 3-0 win. "The way I'm practising, I feel really good, it's just not been coming out this week.

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🔮 The 31-year-old will face compatriot James Wade in the last four after he knocked out third seed Gian van Veen with a 3-0 win. "The way I'm practising, I feel really good, it's just not been coming out this week.

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Humphries into Grand Prix semis as Van Veen exits · assertive framing

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- Published World number two Luke Humphries breezed into the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix with a 3-0 victory over Niels Zonneveld. asserted

Humphries → publish → Zonneveld

The Englishman did not quite hit top gear against the Dutchman - averaging 85.91 and throwing four 180s - but was clinical at the key moments with a checkout success of 33.33%. asserted

Englishman → hit → %

Humphries has yet to drop a set in this year's tournament having whitewashed Dave Chisnall and Jermaine Wattimena in previous rounds. asserted

Humphries → have → rounds

it → face → win

Against James, I know I need it to come out, it'll be a tough task," said Humphries, who won the tournament in 2023. asserted

who → know → 2023

"To make four World Grand Prix finals on the trot would be super special. asserted

make → make → trot

There's not many players that will ever do that and James will know he's got a tough game as well." asserted

he → be → game

Elsewhere, Nathan Aspinall produced a stellar performance at Leicester's Mattioli Arena to secure his spot in the last four with a 3-0 victory over Ryan Joyce. asserted

Aspinall → produce → Joyce

He will play Gerwyn Price in the semis after the Welshman's superb 3-2 comeback success against his compatriot Jonny Clayton, who spurned a two-set lead and match darts in a thrilling tie. asserted

who → play → tie