LUKE HUMPHRIES HAS DONE IT AGAIN 🏆🏆 It's a second major TV title for Luke Humphries in just 42 days as he devastates Rob Cross with one of the very best final displays to win the Grand Slam! 16-8 scoreline, 104.69 average and 59.6% on the doubles. Simply breathtaking 🙌
"I gave it my best but I lost to the better man": Rob Cross gives honest verdict after Grand Slam of Darts final defeat
PDCMonday, 20 November 2023 at 09:00
Rob Cross lost out 16-8 in the final of the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts with Luke Humphries winning his second major title in 42 days in a final often seen this year on the European Tour as two of the most consistent players collided.
For Cross though, he was honest in defeat and said that the better player won and that while it hurts, it's how he regroups next that will be the main test.
In saying that, he set his sights firmly on next weekend which sees the Players Championship Finals which is the last major tournament before the World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace.
"The best man won on the night, no doubt about it - he was fantastic," said Cross. "I gave it my best but I lost to the better man - he played great. The crowds have been amazing and so respectful, and I've really enjoyed going up there and trying to produce my best stuff in front of them.
"Sometimes you don't always get what you want in life, and sometimes you have to take it on the chin. It's a little bit hurtful to lose but he was excellent tonight.
"I've had a good week and I'll come back. I'm playing great at the minute and I'm in a really good place. I'll regroup and go into next week with the ambitions to win that."
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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