In a dazzling display of darting dominance, Humphries put together one of the most impressive European Tour campaigns in history to claim the £30,000 top prize, dropping just 11 legs in total during his five matches in Prague.
The 29-year-old kickstarted his journey with an impressive trio of 6-2 victories over Ritchie Edhouse, Gian van Veen, and Mike De Decker, showcasing consistent ton-plus averages throughout the opening rounds.
After dispatching Edhouse, Humphries went on a blistering run of six consecutive legs to steamroll past Van Veen with a scorching 106 average, seeking redemption from his recent defeat to De Decker in the World Grand Prix final.
In a thrilling semi-final clash against Luke Littler, Humphries displayed his utmost quality, recording a staggering 108.56 average to thwart the young 17-year-old’s bid for a third European Tour title of 2024.
Entering the championship match against his opponent, Humphries seized an early advantage with back-to-back 16-darters, only to see Huybrechts respond by narrowing the deficit in the third leg.
However, Humphries quickly regained his momentum, establishing a commanding 3-1 lead before unleashing three consecutive 12-darters to solidify his dominance – including a breathtaking 132 checkout on the bull in the fifth leg.
Huybrechts found himself unable to counter Humphries’ relentless brilliance, as the World Champion stormed to a ruthless victory, clinching his seventh European Tour title in emphatic fashion.
Reflecting on his triumph, Humphries shared, “When I beat Ritchie Edhouse on Saturday I felt good, but I felt I needed a spark, and I found it today.” The seasoned player continued, “When I beat Gian I felt that spark again, but I still know there’s another level in me, and I believe I can get better.”
Acknowledging the challenges of bouncing back from a major final defeat, Humphries concluded, “It’s nice to bounce back [from the World Grand Prix], because when you lose in major finals it’s not easy; it does hurt you, so this is a nice way to finish my ProTour season.”