Humphries claimed a dream start to the tie sealing the opening set without reply averaging 102.5 in the process but Anderson despite only sitting at 25% on the doubles took the second set in a deciding leg to level up.
This set Anderson off on a run of form to claim the lead in the tie with a 104 checkout to break before sealing back-to-back sets to go 2-1 up.
Humphries wasn’t going to lie down though and hit back instantaneously by claiming the fourth set 3-1 but back came Anderson with a phenomenal 110 checkout to claim the fifth set and regain the upperhand.
A 148 checkout saw Anderson continue his brilliance and after Humphries missed a dart for the sixth set, ‘The Flying Scotsman’ took out double 11 to go clear.
ADVERTISEMENT
It was now or never for Humphries with Anderson hitting back both times when he went up one leg including a 108 checkout to square it up and go one away at 2-2.
But after some poor finishing from Humphries, Anderson responded by sealing it with an 80 checkout second time around.
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of DartsNews.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy across professional darts coverage. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces, playing a central role in the development and daily operation of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has extensive experience in darts media and has been closely involved in coverage of the professional darts circuit for several years. Within the UK darts community, he is a recognised figure known for his consistent editorial output and ongoing reporting on major tournaments and developments across the PDC calendar.
In his current role, Samuel works closely with editors and writers to ensure content meets clear journalistic standards, with a focus on source verification, editorial consistency, and timely updates when new, confirmed information becomes available.
𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗦! 🏴
That was a stunning match winning dart from Gary Anderson who seals a 5-2 success in style, securing his spot in the semi-finals!
Eight 180s and four ton-plus finishes from the two-time World Champion 🔥
#WHDarts