Can anyone stop Luke Humphries from winning back-to-back Grand Slam of Darts titles? 👀
"He's got a couple of tricky players in his group" - Luke Humphries warned of Grand Slam of Darts group stage dangers by Matthew Edgar
PDCThursday, 07 November 2024 at 19:00
This weekend in Wolverhampton, the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts gets underway. Defending champion at the prestigious event is the world number one and world champion, Luke Humphries. According to former PDC Tour Card holder turned expert analyst Matthew Edgar, it's hard to see past 'Cool Hand Luke' once again.
Humphries, who sealed victory against Rob Cross with a commanding 16-8 final, displayed an impressive average of nearly 105, along with eight 180s and a high checkout of 144. Humphries showcased his best, leading 7-2 after an intense 144 checkout. Cross fought back but ultimately couldn’t match Humphries’ momentum, as the eventual champion continued a dominant run that saw him close out the match with a 91 checkout.
"Luke Humphries is the favourite again," begins Edgar's analysis of the defending champion ahead of the 2024 edition of the Grand Slam of Darts for OLBG. "He's 3/1 at the moment and I'm sure he will be the favourite come the off. He's the one who's got the most consistent form, the most reliable form. But the one thing I'd be a little bit nervous about, is just those short format group stages."
In the group stage, Humphries has been paired with James Wade, Mickey Mansell and Rowby-John Rodriguez. "He's only got to get in the top two of the four players in the group," Edgar notes. "But in a race to five, he's got a couple of tricky players in his group as well, that maybe things could just get a little bit edgy and a little bit nervy. Because the shorter the format, the less likely that that form is going to be coming into play because first to five, anyone can win."
For Humphries, the tournament gets underway on Saturday evening. In his first group stage game, the world champion faces off against one of the men he beat in the final of the 2024 World Cup of Darts, Austria's Rowby-John Rodriguez.
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- And this should be the end of it. He was playing like a w****r and gestured as such. End of.Mysstree25-12-2024
- Cross will likely be No. 4 in the world after the world's. He's been in the quarter's or higher in 7 out of the 14 ranked TV majors in the last 2 years. Neither Williams or Cross played close to what they're capable of in this match.Matilda6224-12-2024
- Was a great match and am a fan of Scott, don't see much of him on TV. How the hell is Cross 5 in the world, he goes out almost immediately in every competition.richieburnettrocks24-12-2024
- He has Guillerme Barre Syndrome. Nerve damage due to autoimmune response. Could take him months to recover if at all.medinabello23-12-2024
- I have a nickname for him Ni I man.medinabello23-12-2024
- C'MON HEMPS!!medinabello23-12-2024
- He looks very healthy. I doubt he can run or anything. You need carbs for that. Carbs fuel your brain also. It is the preferred energy source for the brain. Carbs get broken down into glycogen fuel for your muscles. As a rider I totally need carbs. However for a dart player who doesn't need a brain or be fit this diet is perfect.medinabello23-12-2024
- F the bettors. Mugs they are. Anyone could tell this is a 50 50 game or Hempel slight favourite going on form.medinabello23-12-2024
- Hard to play slow players. Does your head in.medinabello23-12-2024
- What do you mean again?medinabello23-12-2024