Chronological coverage updated 1st October 2026 23:26.
Update 1 · 1st October 2026
Humphries and Wade Advance to World Grand Prix Quarter-Finals
World number two Luke Humphries cruised into the World Grand Prix quarter-finals with a straightforward 3-0 victory over Jermaine Wattimena in Leicester. Humphries, who claimed the tournament title in 2023, recorded three 180s, achieved a high checkout of 129, and registered a 10-dart finish during his comfortable win. Source: BBC News, Skysports.
Humphries will next face Niels Zonneveld of the Netherlands, who produced a 3-1 victory to eliminate Gary Anderson. Meanwhile, two-time World Grand Prix champion James Wade sustained his push for a third title by defeating Stephen Bunting 3-1. In a unique tournament format where players must begin and end every leg on a double, Wade took the first two sets before sealing the win in the fourth.
Despite his victory, Wade candidly described playing in the high-pressure double-start event as awful and hellish. Source: Skysports.
Van Veen Battles Back to Face Wade
Gian van Veen set up a quarter-final tie against Wade after surviving a tough battle with Ryan Searle. Van Veen won the opening set but fell 2-1 behind before rallying to win the final set in a 3-2 victory. In other second-round action, Gerwyn Price secured a 3-0 victory against Ross Smith, while Jonny Clayton defeated Wessel Nijman 3-1.
- Luke Humphries advanced without dropping a set and faces Niels Zonneveld next.
- James Wade remains in contention for a third World Grand Prix title after beating Stephen Bunting.
- Gian van Veen recovered from a set deficit to earn a quarter-final meeting with Wade.