Humphries after becoming first Challenger to win in Premier League: "The final leg was the most nervous I've ever been"

Humphries claimed a 7-5 victory over Anderson, who ironically was the player who spawned the format in the first place.

He drew with Gerwyn Price last year when he also played at the Westpoint Arena last year but it was very much a tight contest which saw the Newbury ace overturn a 5-4 deficit to claim the victory.

"It feels really good," said Humphries. "It's a little bit bittersweet because I didn't play as well as I wanted to, but it was exciting for the fans to watch and sometimes you have to win the scrappy games.

"The final leg was the most nervous I've ever been. I knew I had the chance to be the first Challenger to win, and luckily Gary missed a few doubles there at the end and I got the double one.

"I felt like I had a point to prove tonight and I'm just happy to walk off the winner. I believe I can get into the Premier League one day but it's going to take time."