In a thrilling quarter-final match on Friday, Luke Humphries kept his hopes of a two-in-a-row victory alive with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Jonny Clayton. Meanwhile, Ryan Joyce managed to overcome the underdog status and knocked out Rob Cross in a decider set.
The upcoming final is set to feature a Belgian opponent, as compatriots Mike De Decker and Dimitri Van den Bergh emerged victorious in their matches against James Wade and Joe Cullen. De Decker is currently considered the front-runner to thwart Humphries’ title defense, with odds of 9/2, while Van den Bergh follows closely behind at 11/2. Joyce, on the other hand, enters the semi-finals as the long shot with odds of 12/1.
Lawrence Lyons, spokesman for BoyleSports, commented on the ongoing tournament, stating, “It’s been a largely unpredictable week in Leicester, but punters have remained steadfast that Luke Humphries is very much on the march towards another BoyleSports World Grand Prix crown.”
For those looking to get in on the action, BoyleSports offers early payouts if your player goes a set ahead at the World Grand Prix, even if they end up losing the match. For more details, you can visit BoyleSports.com.
BoyleSports World Grand Prix Outright Betting:
4/9 Luke Humphries
9/2 Mike De Decker
11/2 Dimitri van den Bergh
12/1 Ryan Joyce
Semi-Finals:
4/5 Mike De Decker vs. Dimitri Van den Bergh EVS
1/6 Luke Humphries vs. Ryan Joyce 4/1